Obituaries

January 23, 1930 to April 16, 2024

FRANCESVILLE - Nathaniel P. “Nate” Gutwein, 94, of Francesville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born Jan. 23, 1930 in Francesville to the late Carl P. and Mary L. [Farney] Gutwein. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1948. He married Adeline May Novotny on Oct. 7, 1950 in Francesville, and they had five children. She passed away March 11, 1990. He married Rhonda K. Yaggie on April 12, 1992 in Francesville. She survives.

Nate Gutwein

He is also survived by:
Charlene (Phil) Feldman, Eden Prairie, MN, Daughter
Jeff (Wendy) Gutwein, Forrest, IL, Son
Monica (Mike) Fritz, Kingston Springs, TN, Daughter
Corinne (Michael) Dornhecker, St. Paul, MN, Daughter
23 grandchildren and 63 great-grandchildren
Edison (Chrisann) Gutwein, Francesville, Brother
Phil (Carol) Gutwein, Francesville, Brother
Juanita Norman, Monon, Sister
Elden (Mary Lee) Gutwein, Monticello, Brother
Rodney (Donna) Gutwein, West Lafayette, Brother
Art Novotny, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Karl (Donna) Westfall, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Yvonne Gutwein, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Jim Denton, Francesville Brother-in-law
Fred Yaggie, Monticello, Brother-in-law
Nadine Tucker, Lafayette, Sister-in-law
Leona (Dean) Speece, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Timothy Wayne Gutwein, Son
Maxine Novotny, Sister
Mary Louise Westfall, Sister
Carl L. Gutwein, Brother
Sharon Denton, Sister

Mr. Gutwein was a lifelong resident and involved member of the Francesville community. He dedicated his working life to the Gutwein Milling Company. He was a devoted member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville and faithfully served Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville; and from 9 to 9:45 a.m., Saturday at the church.  The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 20, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

The family suggests memorial donations be directed to Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville or Humanitarian Distribution Center in Francesville.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.