Michael Amstutz was a Bluffton High School graduate
Michael Ray Amstutz, 67, died March 11, 2018, at his residence. Mike was born Dec. 7, 1950 in Bluffton to the late William and JuLee (Garmatter) Amstutz who preceded him in death.
Mike was a 1969 graduate of Bluffton High School. He was a truck driver for several companies over his career and was a member of Beaverdam Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Mike (Margaret) Amstutz, Jr. of Bluffton, Ben (Angie) Amstutz of Lima, Nick Amstutz of Beaverdam; fourteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry (Sandy) Amstutz of Grand Haven, Michigan, Ed (Jane) Amstutz of Bluffton; two sisters, Joyce McGill of Lima and Cheryl (Mike) Scherschel of New Bremen.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaverdam Church of Christ.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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