Larry Wayne Bultemeier

Larry Bultemeier, 76, went to join heaven’s Christmas celebration from Lutheran Hospital after a traumatic brain injury while walking his dog in Decatur, Indiana. He was born on February 28, 1942 to the late Clarence and Irene (Buuck) Bultemeier, both born in Adams County as well. His father was serving overseas in World War II at the time of his birth; his grandparents, August and Johanna Buuck, greatly influenced his early upbringing.

He married the love of his life, Janice Helen Franz, on August 26, 1967 at St. Peter Lutheran Church - Fuelling. Together they had two children, Dr. Marci Bultemeier (Mike Coco) of Traverse City, Michigan and Brett Wayne Bultemeier who passed away April 26, 2003. His siblings include Judy Baumann (Sam), Kaye Bultemeier (Noel Kuck), Grace Bultemeier (Dan Pence), and the late Bruce Bultemeier.

Larry attended Zion-Friedheim grade school and graduated from Monmouth High School. He served in the Army Reserves for six years. He attended the Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, IN. Together with his father and Marion DeBolt he co-founded All American Homes in 1970, a Midwest leader in modular home building. He later built Deer Run subdivision and enjoyed business real estate. He loved farming, bowling, Indiana University basketball, cards, antique furniture refinishing, daily breakfasts at Richard’s Restaurant, and fishing with Moses. He treasured the time he was given to watch Maggie, Moses and Meredith Coco, his three grandchildren, grow and blossom.

His patient, kind, quiet, and generous spirit will be missed by both his family and his business associates. He was technologically progressive for his age, physically active, hard working, and enjoyed philosophically discussing our country, our world and our future. His strong Christian faith was evident in his daily life.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29 ^th , 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur, Indiana. Friends and family are welcome to share their memories from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at church.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be given to The Greenspire Middle School in Traverse City, Michigan or Zion Lutheran School in Decatur, Indiana which can be made through the funeral home.