1933
2013
Forest James ''Jim'' Lutz of rural Edon passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving wife of 56 years and his family.
Jim was the son of the late Lois and Walter Lutz of Ney, Ohio, and the grandson of the late Viola and Harry Lutz of Sherwood. He was born July 15, 1933.
He attended Ney High School and Defiance College and served in the Army from 1953 to 1955.
He married the love of his life, Illa (Jean) Hesselschwardt, of rural Defiance on September 22, 1956, at Marysdale Immaculate Conception Catholic Church now St. Isidore's in Defiance.
The couple moved to Edon in 1959 and to raise their growing family. He was the proud father of seven children: Belinda (Bill) Hamel of Oak Park, Ill., Chris Lutz of Seneca Lake, Ohio, Julia (Mark) Schwyn of Ashley, Ind., Angela (Tom) Rupp of Oak Park, Ill., Michael Lutz of Edon, Ohio, Beth Lutz (Michael) Chlumecky of Chicago, Ill., and Eric Lutz (Cynthia Buchanan) of Glenallen, Alaska.
Jim retired from Moore's Business Forms in Angola, Ind., in 1985 and began his own metal fabrication business.
He was involved with a number of community activities. He served on the Williams County fair board for many years. He worked as community supporter with the Northwest Township Auxiliary Foundation. He was a Master Gardener and used those skills working with the Williams County Fair Foundation, as well as his church, St. Paul's Catholic Church of Fremont, Ind.
Jim was also the proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren: U.S. Army Capt. Blake Zenteno and Terra Zenteno, Sarah Lutz, Kyle (Kirsten) Schwyn and Laura Schwyn (Ernie, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal) Bartlett, Andrew and Leslie Rupp, Clayton and Andrea Lutz, Ellen, Eric, and Megan Chlumecky, and Arctic Buchanan.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Nancy Dietrich of Ney.
A sister, Mary Jane Clark, of Naples, Florida, survives.
Visitation is Friday, March, 22, at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March, 23, at St. Paul Chapel Catholic Church with Father Phil Schneider of St. Paul's Chapel officiating. Burial will be at Billingstown Cemetery in rural Edon. Military committal services will be conducted at the cemetery by members of the Fremont American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice International or for Masses.
Condolences may be left on Mr. Lutz's webpage
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May 19, 2013
Jean and family:
We are sending loving thoughts your way from Pam in Illinois, Bea in Anaheim, California and all the rest of the Etoll/Hurley family. We have such wonderful memories of all that you and Jim have done for our family.
March 23, 2013
I met Jim only once and I will never forget him because he was a man who was sincere and down to earth with a great since of humor. God bless him.
Jose Roman
March 22, 2013
Kenny & Barb Mason
To our neighbors of many years. Sending thoughts and prayers. The kids have many great memories of growing up together.
March 22, 2013
Jean,Our thoughts & prayers are with you & the family at this saddest of times
I believe Jim is looking down at all of you & sending great love..He was a lovely human being & will be missed Roger & Theresa Weimer St. Paul Chapel...
March 22, 2013
Cathie and Woody Lovacheff
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss Jim's smiling face and his great sense of humor!
March 22, 2013
George Clark
Jean and family, I send my deepest sorrow in the passing of Jim. I have lots of great memories of him.
George Clark
March 22, 2013
Eileen Kannel
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
March 22, 2013
Mary DeGrazia
God Bless Jim. We will miss his smiling face and great sense of humor.
March 22, 2013
Tim Hesselschwardt
Tim Hesselschwardt so sorry ...that man could make me laugh...taught me to milk a cow....and how to blow up a stump with explosives
March 22, 2013
Bob Phillips
Your dad was great. A funny man that enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be missed by all that met him.
March 21, 2013
Jane Owen
Julie, So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you
March 21, 2013
Karen McKelvey Weirich
Julie and Mark, my mother, Rachel McKelvey, wanted to convey how very sorry she was to hear of your Dad's passing. Her thoughts and prayers, as well as that of the McKelvey family, are with you and your family.
March 21, 2013
Sorry to hear of Jims passing. We were friends at Ney High School many years ago. Your ole pal, Dave Jesse
March 20, 2013
Pat Gleason
Chris,
So sorry to hear about your dad.
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