Loren William Kruetzman

Loren William Kruetzman, 93, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living in Decatur.

He was born on March 28, 1926 in Adams County, Indiana to the late William F. Kruetzman and the late Viola (Lochner) Kruetzman.

Loren was united in marriage to Mildred Stoppenhagen on September 30, 1945, at Salem United Church of Christ in Magley and she preceded him in death on November 1, 2016.

He was a member of Salem Magley Church where he sang in a quartet for many years. He was an usher, the former president of the congregation, and served as an elder at the church. He was also the past president of the Preble Fire Department, served on the Adams County Soil and Water Board, and the Adams County Extension Board.

Loren graduated from Monmouth High School in 1944. He was a lifelong farmer in Adams County.

Following retirement, Loren, as a bird enthusiast, became an accomplished woodcarver of birds. He also enjoyed his winters in Florida along with Mildred.

Survivors include four daughters, Ann (David) Biery of Fremont, IN, Beverly (George) Kruetzman-Gray of Indianapolis, IN, Jill (Bob) Molen of Elkhart, IN, and Jody (Ken) Paschal of Decatur, IN; brother, Russell (Gail) Kruetzman of Treasure Island, FL; two sisters-in-law, Hilda Stoppenhagen of Fort Wayne, IN and Merilyn Stoppenhagen of Monroeville, IN; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters.

Loren was preceded in death by a son, Todd L. Kruetzman and a grandson, Anthony.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Salem Magley Church with Reverend Chris Hirschy and Pastor Steve Hildebrand officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery, Magley.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services at the church.

Preferred memorials in honor of Loren can be given to the Adams County Community Foundation - Kruetzman Scholarship Fund which was established by Loren and Mildred or the Salem Magley Church. If sending a memorial via the mail, please make the check payable to the organization (ACCF - Kruetzman Scholarship Fund or Salem Magley Church) and send to the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home's business office in Decatur at 520 N. Second Street.