Obituaries

December 29, 1935 to August 6, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Otto John Wuethrich, 80, of Francesville, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 6, at Peabody Memory Care Center, North Manchester, where he had resided for the past year.

He was born Dec. 29, 1935 in Francesville to the late Herman "HC" and Lauretta Norr Wuethrich. On July 18, 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Rockwell. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Diane (Dennis) Carson, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Suzanne (Duane) Schieler, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Scott (Colleen) Wuethrich, Francesville,  Son 
Tim (Sally) Wuethrich Sr., Francesville, Son
Grandchildren: Nick (Colleen) Carson, McKailey Carson, Ben Carson, Chad Schieler, Amy Schieler, Curt (Ariel) Schieler, Ingrid Wuethrich, Ivy (Jake) Reese, Henry Wuethrich, Simon Wuethrich, Mercy Wuethrich, Grace (Kyle) McNeil, Tim (Rebekah) Wuethrich, Jr., Logan (Marissa) Wuethrich, Max Wuethrich, and Cassie Wuethrich.
Great-Grandchildren: Gabriel Schieler, Everleigh Wuethrich, Win nie Wuethrich, and Jacob Schieler.
Chrisann (Edison) Gutwein, Francesville, Sister 
Mary Gramm, Leo, Sister 
Karen (Ed) Bowers, Lakeland, FL, Sister 
Betty (Charles) Lyons, Wabash, Sister 
Joanne (David) Huber, Upland, Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews

His oldest son, Jerry Lee, preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 1982.

Mr. Wuethrich lived his entire life in Francesville and was a graduate of Francesville High School in 1954. He had been a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church since 1972. He was involved in farming and farm management and was also a realtor and auctioneer. He was on the Parkview Haven building committee and Pulaski Memorial Hospital board for several years. He loved having his children and grandchildren at the lake house for over 25 years of blessed family memories together. His great-grandchildren were a blessing to him and the family is eagerly awaiting the addition of a new great-grandchild. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. During his retirement years, Ft. Myers, FL was home for Otto and Donna for several months out of the year. Many happy times were spent there with cherished friends of like-minded faith. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church, Tuesday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Apostolic Christian Church, Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Ark Christian Ministries (where his grandson Logan serves as a missionary) or Humanitarian Distribution Center (HDC) or Francesville Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.