Richard J. Hauenstein, 85 of Bluffton died at 10:15 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. He was born Feb. 3, 1927, in Bluffton to Clyde and Mary (Sutter) Hauenstein. On March 19, 1948, he married Joyce (Young) Hauenstein and she survives.

Richard owned and operated Hauenstein Plumbing and Heating, Bluffton, for over 50 years. He was a former member of the American Legion Post #382, Bluffton. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a Bluffton High School graduate.

Survivors also include three sons, Thomas (Teri) Hauenstein of Bluffton, Jeff (Laura) Hauenstein of Findlay, Todd (Lori) Hauenstein of Napoleon; four grandchildren Alyssa (Eric) Lehman, Adam (Desiree) Hauenstein, Joseph DeVaul, Robert DeVaul; two great grandchildren Audriana DeVaul, Dravin Jeffries; three brothers William (Rose) Hauenstein of Beaverdam, Earl Dean (Dora) Hauenstein of Lima, Dwight (Lucille) Hauenstein of Lakeview; and a sister Dolores Hanlin of Lima.
He was preceded in death by a sister June Ericson.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to Putnam County Hospice, 139 Court Street, Ottawa, Ohio 45875.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.