Obituaries

December 26, 1931 to May 17, 2025

FRANCESVILLE - Phyllis J. Wuethrich, 93, of Francesville, passed away Saturday, May 17.

She was born Dec. 26, 1931 in Milford to the late Elmer and Rose (Beer) Haab. She graduated from Milford High School in 1949. She gave her heart to Jesus Christ and was baptized at the Milford Apostolic Christian Church and served the Lord faithfully throughout her life. After graduation, she worked at REMC in Warsaw, until March 11, 1951 when she married Robert W. “Bob” Wuethrich in Milford. They celebrated 72 years of marriage before he passed away May 7, 2023.

Phyllis Wuethrich

She is survived by:
Rebecca (Dan) Gudeman, Westfield, Daughter
Bruce (Kathy) Wuethrich, Francesville, Son
Bobbi (Kent) Erb, Carmel, Daughter
Blake (Kim) Wuethrich, Noblesville, Son
Bonnie (Mark) Vollmer, Carmel, Daughter
Reggie Wuethrich, Roanoke, IL, Son
Andy (Jill) Wuethrich, Peoria, IL, Son
22 Grandchildren
41 Great-Grandchildren
Ann Sinn, Latty, OH, Sister
Irma Stoller, Latty, OH Sister
Paul Haab, Quincy, IL, Brother
Steven (Marcy) Haab, Vero Beach, FL, Brother
Donald (Martha) Haab, Syracuse, Brother
Nettie Haab, Lafayette, Sister
Paula Haab, Milford, Sister-in-law
Nola Wuethrich, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jordan B. Wuethrich, Grandson
Dorothy Steffen, Sister
Ray Haab, Brother
Lora Wuethrich, Daughter-in-law

The Wuethrichs spent the first two years of their marriage in service to the U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Meade in Maryland and Ft. Sam Houston in Texas, during which time Mrs. Wuethrich worked in banking. After her husband was discharged, they moved back to the farm in rural Francesville and were blessed with seven children. She had a knack for numbers which continued with her work at Gutwein Insurance and keeping the books for the family farm. She was a longtime member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. She manifested the fruit of the Spirit and was beloved for her kindness and generosity. She was truly a peacemaker with a gentle heart. Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. -Proverbs 31:10 KJV

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, at the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to Apostolic Christian Church.

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