Obituaries

March 14, 1935 to September 2, 2019

FRANCESVILLE - Chris Lee Wuethrich, 84, of Francesville, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, surrounded by his family.

He was the youngest of a family of 13 children born to the late Christian and Barbara Pelsy Wuethrich on March 14, 1935 in Francesville. On Oct. 2, 1955 he married Ruth E. Stoller. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Ken (Lyn) Wuethrich, Indianapolis, Son 
Kitty (Dennis) Gutwein, Francesville, Daughter 
Kevin (Connie) Wuethrich, Francesville, Son 
Chris (Carla) Wuethrich, Troy, IL, Son 
Kelly (Mark) Ramseyer, Livonia, MI, Daughter 
Kirby (April) Wuethrich, Zionsville, Son 
33 grandchildren: Heather (Michael) Rowe, Seth (Jenny) Wuethrich, Sean (Julie) Wuethrich, Jacob (Michelle) Gutwein, Jonathan (Jessica) Gutwein, Lydia (Jardon) Koebcke, Kara (Jason) Bohlinger, Kristy (Jason) Carlile, Kaitlyn (Jake) Podell, Levi (Kyann) Wuethrich, Meagan (Brad) Frank, Landon (Hannah) Wuethrich, Marissa Wuethrich, Cambria Wuethrich, Carrie Ramseyer, Caleb (Autumn) Ramseyer, Grace Ramseyer, Grant Ramseyer, Abigail Wuethrich, and Cale Wuethrich. 
31 great grandchildren 
Robert (Phyllis) Wuethrich, Brother 
Marjean Wuethrich, Sister-in-law
Nola Wuethrich, Sister-in-law
Marian Yoder, Sister-in-law
Marcia Stoller, Sister-in-law
Richard (Arlene) Stoller, Brother-in-law 
Many nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Theresa (Paul) Von Tobel, Sister 
Wilma (Jack) Stewart, Sister 
Velda (Lee) Overmyer, Sister 
Mildred (Eugene) Huber, Sister 
Elizabeth (John) Schambach, Sister 
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Sister 
Genevieve (Ed) Schambach, Sister 
Willis Wuethrich, Brother 
David (Barb) Wuethrich, Brother 
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister 
Richard Wuethrich, Brother 
Lester Stoller, Brother-in-law 
Eugene Yoder, Brother-in-law 

Mr. Wuethrich attended Gillam grade school and graduated from Francesville High School in 1954. He had a great love for music, played the cornet in band and, of course, his guitar. He enjoyed being on the basketball team. After graduation he worked for Francesville Auto and then Von Tobel Lumber Yard in town before purchasing a farm west of Francesville where he and his wife raised their children.

He gave his life to the Lord in 1954 and was a member of the Apostolic Church. He was always ready to help and give whatever was needed to anyone. He didn't know a stranger. He sang and worshiped with the Gospel Heirs Sextet for many years. His love of music spread to those around him. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of music with each of his children. He was a very patient, loving, hard-working and teaching father.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the Apostolic Fellowship Center in Francesville; and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Harvest Call or Southern Care Hospice.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville.