Heinrich "Hank" O. H. Oetting

Heinrich “Hank” Oskar Hugo Oetting, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Thursday evening, February 14, 2019 at Adams - Woodcrest.

Hank was born on March 13, 1927 in Adams County, Indiana to Henry L. Oetting & Adelinda L. (Scheumann) Oetting. He was united in marriage to Evelyn L. Macke on December 18, 1953 at St. Paul Lutheran Church – Preble and she preceded him in death on December 22, 2010.

Hank was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church – Bingen where he held several different offices within the church. He was a former Board Member of the Lutheran Foundation, former Farm Bureau Co-Op Director, Past President of the Association of Indiana Counties, and Past State President of the State County Commissioners.

Hank was a lifetime farmer in addition to working for 16 years for the Adams County Highway Department, from which he retired in 1992. He was also elected to three terms as an Adams County Commissioner.

Hank volunteered his time for the church, the county, and the state by mowing. The corner of Minnich and U.S. 27 was always meticulous maintained thanks to his efforts. In addition he was dedicated to maintaining the church grounds. He enjoyed attending his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He was an avid I.U. basketball fan, being trained by his wife.

He survived by his son, Carey W. (Camille) Oetting of Decatur, son, Ronald E. Oetting of Decatur; brother Arnold (Jean) Oetting of Fort Wayne, two sisters, Dorothy (David) Williams of Fort Wayne and Evelyn (Phillip) DeBolt of Decatur; sister-in-law, Dorothy Oetting of Fort Wayne; ten grandchildren, Bryan Oetting, Jennifer Garringer, Brett Oetting, Doug Oetting, Corey Oetting, Alyssa Corral, Eli Hill, Carly Oetting, Raelee Oetting, and Everly Oetting; and seven great-grandchildren, Leah Oetting, Kevin Oetting, Lexi Garringer, Chevelle Oetting, Jordan Strickler, Case Oetting, and Colton Garringer.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter; Brooke Marie Oetting; three brothers, Paul Oetting, Elmer Oetting, and Clarence Oetting.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church – Bingen with Pastor Peter Brock officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Church – Bingen.

Family & friends will be received from 2-5 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral home - Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church - Bingen 175th Mission Fund or Worship Anew.