George Lutz passed away at his home in Burr Ridge on Friday, June 26th, 2015 at the age of 95.  George is predeceased by his loving wife, Isabelle, and is survived by his four children, Charles (Alicia), Rebecca Lutz Panfil (Louis), Mark, and Keith.  He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Sasha and Carla Lutz, Sara, Tracy, and Amy Panfil, John and William Lutz.  George was the first son to the late John and Agnes Lutz, formerly of Oak Lawn, Illinois.   He enlisted into the Army Air Corp after the attack on Pearl Harbor and attended officer cadet school where he graduated as a First Lieutenant pilot at the age of 21 rising to Major. He was transferred to India to fly the “HUMP”, the dangerous flying routes over the Himalaya Mountains that flew into Burma and China bringing troops, gasoline, and military hardware to support the fight against Japan.  After the war, George remained in the Air National Guard for ten years and also started a general contracting company with his father and brother, Ted, specializing in commercial and residential development.   He later served as Water Commissioner for the Justice-Willow Springs Water Commission and at the age of 64, joined Mayor Gerald Bennett of the city of Palos Hills as Commissioner of Public Works.   He served the city as Commissioner until he retired at the age of 85.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside, IL.  The memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home as well.    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607; 1-877-637-2955.  Funeral info 708-352-6500