Jerry A. Bultemeier, 59 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. Jerry was born on May 6, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of the late Elmer Bultemeier and the late Frieda (Wietfeldt) Bultemeier. He married Debra Stucky on August 16, 1980 in Zion Lutheran Church-Decatur and she survives. Jerry was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church-Decatur. Jerry was very involved in emergency services in Adams County. Following his graduation from Bellmont High School in 1974, he became involved with the Civil Defense in Adams County. He began working at the Adams Memorial Hospital in 1979 and shortly after became involved with the EMS in Adams County and continued there for 20 years. Jerry was also the former EMS Director, retiring in 2005 and was involved with the Adams County Emergency Management. He was additionally involved with the Adams County Sheriff's Reserve and served as dispatcher as well. Following his retirement, he began driving a tour bus for Excellent Adventures until 2010, taking him to many parts of the country. He also drove a school bus for Ft. Wayne Community School and CANI in Allen County. Surviving are his wife, Deb Bultemeier of Decatur, IN; son, Brian Bultemeier of Decatur, IN; son, Travis Bultemeier of Decatur, IN; 2 Grandchildren: Rylie Galloway and Brycen Bultemeier. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 in the Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. James Voorman officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2015 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church-Decatur; Family LifeCare-Hospice; PAWS of Adams County.
