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James Willard "Bill" Lutz, 69, of Bluffton, S.C., died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1942, in Wilmington, Del.
Bill graduated from St. Joseph"s University and received his master"s degree from Villanova University. He alternated careers as an educator or as an accountant until his retirement. In his retirement, he worked at Bass Shoes at the Tanger Outlet in Bluffton to keep busy. He was a faithful Catholic. Bill was always a "Dog"s Best Friend" loving a long line of family dogs. Bill and his wife of 34 years, Jackie moved to Bluffton from Florida in 2008.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Jackie) L. Lutz; children, Collette Lucier and David Peterson, of Florida, Joanne Lutz and Mark Lesses of Arlington, Mass., Aaron Lucier and Clifton Hill of Greenville, N.C., Alphonse (Lee) Lucier IV and Heather Minnich of Hilton Head, S.C., Geoff Lutz of Jacksonville, Fla., Jennifer Lutz and Lyle Ganz of Silver Spring, Md.; seven grandchildren, Joseph, Julie, Landin, Quentin, Healey, Bruyere, and Echer; and sister, Anne Lutz of San Diego, Calif. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Marie Lutz, sister, Marie Reeves and granddaughter, Killian Peterson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hilton Head Humane Association.
The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Jennie Lutz
November 7, 2011
About Dad from my sister Collette,
According to the I Ching, "If we want to know what anyone is like we have only to observe on what he bestows his care and what sides of his own nature he cultivates and nourishes." What Dad bestowed his care on and cultivated the most was his family.
My fondest memories of him come from Sunday breakfast. Something I have truly missed not living at home for so long. He always took such care in preparing these meals, cooking our eggs to order, just the way we like them. Once we were all seated he seemed to always have a goofy joke or silly comment.
He extended this tradition to Landin and Quinn when he and Mom graciously accepted the responsibility of two teenage boys. We have all benefited from Dad being the person, the father, and the grandfather he was. I know I have learned a lot from those countless Sundays.
Thank you Dad for the love, wisdom and scrapple.
November 4, 2011
Jackie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill actually replaced me when I left Bass Shoes and, then, we discovered that we both lived in Lake Linden. What a cheerful upbeat "gentleman". I am so sorry for your lose. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Margi
Suzy Smith
November 3, 2011
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Bill was a fantastic person, husband, and father I know you all will miss him dearly. I'm sorry we can't attend the funeral services but know that all the "Lohr gang" will be there in spirit. Love, Suzy, Brandon, Carey and all the gang.
November 2, 2011
Jackie and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious husband Bill. I can always remember how you would speak of him so fondly at work. May God be with you in your time of grief.
My Prayers are with you,
Michele Travis
Jacksonville, Florida
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