Monday, November 30th, 2020
Olen L. Amstutz
Olen L. Amstutz, age 95, of Celina passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home in Celina surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 16, 1924 in Berne, IN to the late Henry and Emma (Slaughter) Amstutz. On May 4, 1947, he married Mabel Smith who survives in Celina.
He is survived by his children Jane (David) Chicoine of Boulder, CO, Susan (Rodney) Myers of Ft. Wayne, IN, Linda (John) Younglove of Battle Creek, MI, Patty (Jeff) Hazel of Celina, twelve grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Emma; daughter Nancy Amstutz, daughter Cindy Amstutz, brother and sister-in-law Virgil (Majeska) Amstutz, brother and sister-in-law Harry (Anna Lee) Amstutz, sister and brother-in-law Berniece (Paul) Adams, and father and mother-in-law Earl (Imo) Smith.
Olen graduated from Celina Senior High School with the class of 1943. He was a member of Grace Missionary Church in Celina and a Charter Member of the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was discharged from WWII as a Wounded Warrior. He was the President and Founder of Econo Mfg. Inc. and was part owner of Amstutz Hatcheries.
Private Family Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina, with Pastor Steven Howell officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Celina V.F.W Post #5713 and the Celina American Legion Post #210.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care 1350 N Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331 or Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Condolences may be shared with the Amstutz family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
