Gilbert W. Bultemeier

Gilbert W. Bultemeier, 96, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on December 11, 1922 in Preble Township, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Herman and late Emma (Kiefer) Bultemeier. He was united in marriage to Imogene A. Heckman on September 20, 1947 in Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim and she survives.

Gilbert was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and held various offices within the church. He was also a member of the Adams County Historical Society.

He was worked for Decatur Wire Die Services, Inc. and also had previously been employed with Hoosier Wire Die in Fort Wayne. Gilbert was also a lifelong farmer.

Gilbert enjoyed spending time with his family and he was very talented at woodworking.

He survived by his wife of 72 years, Imogene A. Bultemeier of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Deanna (David) Sinn of Decatur, Indiana; four grandsons, Christopher (Shannon) Sinn, Mark (Samantha) Sinn, Jason (Nicole) Monnier, and Johnathon (Kim) Monnier; 12 great-grandchildren, Devin Monnier, Jordin Monnier, Madisyn Monnier, Coleson Monnier, Ava Monnier, Shauri Sinn, Sean Sinn, Cameron Sinn, Kayla Feller, Kiara Sinn, Kloee Sinn, and Kalan Sinn; and 6 great-great-grandchildren, Mia Monnier, Maci Monnier, Jackson Monnier, Hendrix Monnier, Kaven Small, and Eliana Sinn.

Gilbert is preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Powell; three sisters, Linda Striker, Erna Tuttle, and Leona Worth; and one brother, Gerald Bultemeier.

A Prayer Service will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019, in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur followed by a 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, Indiana with Pastor Samuel Wirgau officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Ossian, Indiana.

Family and friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the Woodcrest Auditorium and also 2-4 & 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur.

Preferred memorials can be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Heart to Heart Hospice, or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes – Decatur.