Diane Miriam Lutz

1928 - 2004  (76 years)

• Name	Diane Miriam Lutz
  Birth	3 Aug 1928	Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  Occupation	CA 1948–1951  [1]
  	comptroller for DuPont
  Find-A-Grave ID	231771278
  Death	13 Nov 2004	West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States   [1]
  		Obituary of Diane Lutz Wilkie (Wilmington News-Journal, 15 Nov 2004, page B5) Diane Lutz Wilkie Diane Lutz Wilkie passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at home in West Grove, PA after a long illness. She was the beloved wife for over 53 years of Henry Wilkie, Jr. and will be truly missed. Born on August 3, 1928 in Buffalo, NY to Ambrose and Helen Lutz, Diane attended Holy Angels Academy, worked at the school and volunteered at Father Baker's Home for Children. She worked as a comptometer operator for the DuPont Company, where she met her husband. She left DuPont to raise her children and volunteer at her church and in the community in many ways. An avid reader, she served on the Book Selection Committee and Library Board for West Grove Library for many years as well as on the Zoning Board for London Grove Township, Ladies Auxiliary of Jennersville Hospital and at the Wilmington Flower Show. She was very involved in her children's lives, from bake sales and sporting events to chauffeuring friends all over. She enjoyed reading, knitting, bridge and pinochle,…
  Burial	Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States   [3]
  	Address: Plot GG-26
  		Headstone of Henry E. Jr. and Diane Lutz Wilkie, Oxford Cemetery (Oxford, PA) WILKIE HENRY E. Jr. Aug. 26, 1921 Sept. 6, 2005 DIANE LUTZ Aug. 3, 1928 Nov. 13, 2004 MARRIED AUGUST 25, 1951
  Person ID	I862	Main Tree
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2026

  
  

  Family	Henry Elemuel Wilkie,   b. 26 Aug 1921, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 6 Sep 2005, West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	25 Aug 1951	All Saints Episcopal Church, Amherst, Erie, New York, United States   [4, 5]
  		Wedding announcement of Henry E. Wilkie Jr. and Diane M. Lutz (Buffalo News, 5 Sep 1951, page 54) Wilkie-Lutz Miss Diane M. Lutz, daughter of Mrs. Helen Lutz, became the bride of Mr. Henry E. Wilkie Jr., son of Mrs. Queene Wilkie of Williamsville, at 11 o’clock Aug. 25 in the rectory of All Saints Church. Given in marriage by an uncle, Mr. Norman J. Concialdi, the bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with basque, illusion neckline and scalloped tiered skirt. A helmet of matching lace held her elbow-length veil of illusion. She carried white carnations and stephanotis centered with an orchid. A breakfast for the immediate family was given in the Buffalo Trap & Field Club where the bridal table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. For traveling to Canada the bride wore a champagne-colored silk corded suit with black velvet trim. She chose black velvet accessories and orchids. The couple is at home at 37 Linda Drive.
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Robert Thomas Wilkie,   b. 3 Nov 1953, Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, United States d. 12 Mar 2020, Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia, United States (Age 66 years) + 3. Living
  Family ID	F324	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 3 Aug 1928 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Marriage - 25 Aug 1951 - All Saints Episcopal Church, Amherst, Erie, New York, United States Death - 13 Nov 2004 - West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Burial - Address: Plot GG-26 - - Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S368] Newspaper -- WIlmington News-Journal, Diane Lutz Wilkie; obituary; 15 November 2004; page B5, column 4 (Reliability: 2). Obituary of Diane Lutz Wilkie (Wilmington News-Journal, 15 Nov 2004, page B5) Diane Lutz Wilkie Diane Lutz Wilkie passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at home in West Grove, PA after a long illness. She was the beloved wife for over 53 years of Henry Wilkie, Jr. and will be truly missed. Born on August 3, 1928 in Buffalo, NY to Ambrose and Helen Lutz, Diane attended Holy Angels Academy, worked at the school and volunteered at Father Baker's Home for Children. She worked as a comptometer operator for the DuPont Company, where she met her husband. She left DuPont to raise her children and volunteer at her church and in the community in many ways. An avid reader, she served on the Book Selection Committee and Library Board for West Grove Library for many years as well as on the Zoning Board for London Grove Township, Ladies Auxiliary of Jennersville Hospital and at the Wilmington Flower Show. She was very involved in her children's lives, from bake sales and sporting events to chauffeuring friends all over. She enjoyed reading, knitting, bridge and pinochle,… [S158] Social Security -- Application (SS-5) Files, 1936-2007, Diane Lutz Wilkie; 070221992; September 1951 (Reliability: 2). Reference # 65183120587 Cycle: June 1945 Name: Diane Miriam Lutz Date of birth: 3 August 1928 Sex: Female Race: White Mother's maiden name: Helen R Dust Father's name: Ambrose J Lutz Place of birth: Buffalo, Erie, NY --- follow-up application: Reference # 65183120587 Type: Change or replacement Cycle: September 1951 Name: Diane Lutz Wilkie Other name: Diane Miriam Lutz Date of birth: 3 August 1928 Sex: Female Race: White Mother's maiden name: Helen R Dust Father's name: Ambrose J Lutz Place of birth: Buffalo, Erie, NY [S370] Cemetery -- Oxford Cemetery (Oxford, PA), Headstone of Henry E. Jr and Diane Lutz Wilkie; photographed by FIndAGrave user Pamplemouse (Reliability: 2). Headstone of Henry E. Jr. and Diane Lutz Wilkie, Oxford Cemetery (Oxford, PA) WILKIE HENRY E. Jr. Aug. 26, 1921 Sept. 6, 2005 DIANE LUTZ Aug. 3, 1928 Nov. 13, 2004 MARRIED AUGUST 25, 1951 [S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 8 June 2026; Henry E. Wilkie / Diane M. Lutz (Reliability: 3). Groom: Wilkie, Henry E. Bride: Lutz, Diane M. Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1951 Marriage Location: Amherst Certificate Number: 35248 [S45] Newspaper -- Buffalo News, Wilkie-Lutz; marriage announcement; 5 September 1951; page 54, column 2 (Reliability: 2). Wedding announcement of Henry E. Wilkie Jr. and Diane M. Lutz (Buffalo News, 5 Sep 1951, page 54) Wilkie-Lutz Miss Diane M. Lutz, daughter of Mrs. Helen Lutz, became the bride of Mr. Henry E. Wilkie Jr., son of Mrs. Queene Wilkie of Williamsville, at 11 o’clock Aug. 25 in the rectory of All Saints Church. Given in marriage by an uncle, Mr. Norman J. Concialdi, the bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with basque, illusion neckline and scalloped tiered skirt. A helmet of matching lace held her elbow-length veil of illusion. She carried white carnations and stephanotis centered with an orchid. A breakfast for the immediate family was given in the Buffalo Trap & Field Club where the bridal table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. For traveling to Canada the bride wore a champagne-colored silk corded suit with black velvet trim. She chose black velvet accessories and orchids. The couple is at home at 37 Linda Drive.