Obituaries

April 3, 1927 to September 16, 2017

FRANCESVILLE - Willis Chris Wuethrich, 90, of Fishers (formerly of Francesville and Nevada Sun City) passed away at 10:04 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, at his home in Fishers.

He was born April 3, 1927 in Francesville to the late Christian and Barbara Pelsy Wuethrich. On Oct. 5, 1946, he married Marjean Gudeman. They shared almost 71 years of marriage together and she survives.

He is survived by: 
Sonja Wuethrich Hanna, Daughter 
Elaine (Ben) Williams, Daughter 
Melody Gutwein Braun, Daughter 
Willa Jean (Jack) Odle, Daughter 
7 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren 
Genevieve (Edward) Schambach, Sister 
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Brother 
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Brother 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Joseph W. Hanna, Son-in-law 
Dr. Michael Gutwein, Son-in-law 
Ralph W. Braun, Son-in-law 
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister 
David Wuethrich, Brother 
Richard Wuethrich, Brother 
Mildred Huber, Sister 
Wilma Stewart, Sister 
Velda Overmyer, Sister 
Elizabeth Schambach, Sister 
Theresa Von Tobel, Sister 
Glendoris Huber, Sister 

Mr. Wuethrich was raised on a dairy and grain farm, the oldest of five sons, after seven sisters. At the age of 16, he attended Greer Mechanical Engineering School in Chicago. After marriage, he and Marjean continued the farming tradition, raising livestock and grain for almost 50 years. They were also instrumental in starting the First Baptist Church in Francesville, where he taught Sunday School and was a youth leader. He loved flying his small Cessna plane and was a member of the National Flying Farmers Organization. After retiring, he enjoyed golfing, and spending time with friends and family. He relocated cars for Enterprise Rentals and also delivered food boxes for the local mission. He loved the Lord and was a faithful servant who loved witnessing to those less fortunate. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or CureSMA (an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy).

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