Bobby J. Stutz

Bobby J. Stutz, 73, of Ohio City, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

He was born January 25, 1939, in Ohio City, the son of the late Henry William and Grace Adeline (Magoto) Stutz. On January 1, 1960, he married Margie Lou (Buecker) Stutz, who survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Sara (Jeff) Luginbill of Willshire; two brothers, John Stutz of Venedocia and Dan (Carol) Stutz of Van Wert; four sisters, Edna Creel of Reading, Mich., Ruth (Lester) Topp of New Bremen, and Pearl (Bud) Mason and Judy Lewis, both of Van Wert; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A brother, Bill Stutz, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Pastor Steven G. Waterman officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Friday, September 28, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Olive Branch Church of God.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.cowanfuneralhome.com.