Dale R. Amstutz 1928-2012
Dale R. Amstutz, 84, of Bluffton died at 4:20 p.m. April 23, 2012 at the Cridersville Healthcare Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1928 in Orange Township, Hancock County to Albert and Rena Moore Amstutz. On July 4, 1964, he married Martha J. Benson and she survives,
Mr. Amstutz was retired from Phillips ECG, Ottawa. He also worked at the Bluffton A&P, Triplett Corp. and Chiles-Laman Funeral Home. He was a member of the Mt. Cory Zion United Methodist Church and a 1947 graduate of Lafayette-Jackson High School.
Survivors include a brother, Richard (Emily) Amstutz of Pontiac, Mich., two sisters, Alberta Welch of Grover Hill, Marjorie Miller of Van Wert and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Amstutz and three sisters, Selma Long, Dorothy Amstutz and Linda Beach.
A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Williamstown First Brethren Church. Rev. Dave Creekmore will officiate.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton prior to the service. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Bluffton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cridersville Healthcare Center.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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