Gary Albert Lutz

LUTZ, Gary Albert, age 77, a resident of Miamisburg, OH peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 27, 2022 with his loving family by his side at Hospice of Butler and Warren County, Middletown. He was born August 6, 1944 in Lucasville, Ohio to the late Albert Henry, and Gladys Lucille (Brantley) Lutz. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 37 years, Maurlen (Hodges) Lutz in 2003 and sister Alice Donley in 2019.

He is survived by his three daughters, Helen (Thaddeus) Deitriech, Heather (Ted) Cradlebaugh, and Elizabeth Lutz and fiancé Joe Mershad, sister Carole (Richard) Dunham, brother Richard (Kimberly) Lutz, beloved grandsons Dylan (Morgan) Cradlebaugh, Todd (Jenna) Cradlebaugh, Chad (Jennifer) Cradlebaugh and Ryan (Helana) Cradlebaugh, two special great grandchildren Nora and Dawson Cradlebaugh along with numerous loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

Gary graduated from Valley High School in Lucasville, Ohio in 1962. He entered and served our country in the US Navy in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1967. He retired from General Motors in Moraine, OH in 1999. Gary enjoyed many hobbies over his lifetime including woodworking, genealogy, trapshooting, photography, camping, hunting and fishing. He was an avid follower of kart racing and could always be seen at the fence rooting for his grandson. He enjoyed music and motorsports but mostly enjoyed spending time with family.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00-8:00PM Monday, May 2, 2022 at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Funeral services will begin 10:00AM, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the funeral home with burial immediately following at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Personal condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.