Ollie J. Stutzman, 80, of Washington, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.
He was born May 5, 1941, in Plain City, Ohio to the late Joseph J. and Carrie (Christner) Stutzman.
Ollie was a roofer and remodeled many homes. He was a licensed pilot and owned his own plane giving many family and friends rides. He coached his son, Tim’s little league games and daughter, Debbie was the score keeper. The players all loved him, and he had a great relationship with all of them. His love for the games continued as a devoted fan of the Barr-Reeve Vikings boys and girls sports. After moving to Indiana, he loved to drive his many Amish friends and Dinkey’s Auction was a favorite. Ollie was of the Christian faith.
Ollie was well known for sharing stories and memories from his life that brought joy and laughter to his listeners. He had a giving heart and was quick to share with others when he saw a need. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him in the community.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Carrie Stutzman; siblings, Eli Stutzman and David Stutzman.
Ollie is survived by his children, Debbie Hinote of Trinity, Florida and Tim (Nancy) Stutzman of Union, Washington; former wife and mother to his children, Inell Stutzman; brothers, Harvey Stutzman of Waterford, California, Noah (Helen) Stutzman of Hernando, Florida and Allen (Rita) Stutzman of Cannelburg; sisters, Marty Headings of Sarasota, Florida, Mary (Amos) Weber of Sarasota, Florida, Ruth (Ray) Weaver of Harrisonburg, Virginia and Marie Wright of Plain City, Ohio; grandchildren, Jeremy (Dee) Hinote, Alexandra Stutzman, Lisa Stutzman, Laura Wyatt and Amanda (Ryan) Brown; great-grandchildren, Ben Hinote, Ben Brown and Linessa Brown; many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at Providence Mennonite Church Cemetery, 4738 E. U.S. Hwy 50, Montgomery, IN 47558.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Parson Event Center, 4139 North 700 East, Montgomery, IN 47558 with a devotional to begin at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery is honored to serve the family of Ollie J. Stutzman.
