Galen Amstutz Obituary

Galen Wallace Amstutz, 91, of Walnut Creek, passed away peacefully July 19, 2025 at the Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center, Ohio following a period of declining health.

Galen was born October 16, 1933 in Kidron, Ohio to the late Albert J. and Della (Gerber) Amstutz.

Galen was proud to have served three years of 1-W service at Marymount Hospital in Cleveland. On June 28, 1958, he married Anna Mae Brown and together they made their home on the "Brown Ridge" family farm near Walnut Creek. He was a member of the United Church of Christ in Walnut Creek for many years and later Walnut Creek Mennonite Church.

Galen was a man of strength and hard work, retiring as a welder after 43 years of service at Kidron, Inc. (formerly Kidron Body), continuing with his farm operation until his 85th birthday. He enjoyed his family and his Swiss heritage. In his younger adult years he could be heard singing and harmonizing on the radio with his brothers and sister. The most popular songs requested Sunday mornings on Wooster radio station "WWST" in celebration of birthdays was "Living by Faith", "Each Step I Take", and "I Care Not Today What Tomorrow Will Bring".

Funeral Services will be Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Charlie Grimes officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 am prior to the service at the church. Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek will be handling arrangements.

Surviving are two sons and one daughter, Ronald (Tina) Amstutz of New Philadelphia, Glenda (Robert) Zinkon of Sugarcreek, and Doran (Jeanie) Amstutz of Lewis Center; seven grandchildren,Ashley (Andrew) Bowman, Chelsea (Brandon) Nelson, Lauren (Cody) Tuttle, Alex Zinkon, Adam Zinkon, Bryson Amstutz, and Camryn Amstutz; six great grandchildren, Owen, Molly, Clara and Clifford Nelson, Liam and Brooks Tuttle; brother Sherman (LaVonne) Amstutz; sister-in-law Ella Amstutz; brother-in-law Richard Gerber; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Galen is preceded in death by his wife Anna Mae; grandson Austin Zinkon; sister Agnes Geiser; brothers Myron, Aquila, Doyle, and infant Dennis Amstutz; sisters-in-law Gladys Amstutz, Ada Amstutz, and Dorothy Gerber; and in-law's Homer J. and Addie M. Brown.

Galen will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a true handyman who could fix and repair anything from electrical to carpentry to mechanics. He was the most kind-hearted, patient, obedient soul you would ever want to meet. May he rest in peace as a true Servant in God's loving arms as he is welcomed home.

The Amstutz family wants to extend their gratitude to the Inn at Bear Trail, and Hospice Care360 for the special care Galen received in his final days. Also to friends and family who helped them through this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church at PO Box 182, Walnut Creek, OH 44687.