Robert A. Amstutz, 76, of Beaverdam, died at 4:20 p.m. March 9, 2014. at Bluffton Hospital. He was born Oct. 6, 1937, in Bluffton, to the late Jess and Mary Burkholder Amstutz. On June 30, 1957, he married Peggy A. Lewis and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2013.
Mr. Amstutz retired from Ex-Cell-O/Airfoil-Textron, Bluffton. He was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and a member of the Gideons, where he was active in their jail ministry. He was also active with Transport for Christ. He was a graduate of Beaverdam High School.
Survivors include a daughter, Tammy (Delmer) Nuzum of Beaverdam, two sons, Tim (Sondra) Amstutz of Bluffton, Greg (Judy) Amstutz of Beaverdam, nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Kim Lewis Lambert of Tenn., and Barb Lewis of Oregon, Ohio.
A memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora. Rev. Lynn Thompson will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. Online condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com. Arrangements are by Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.
