Obituaries

October 25, 1928 to May 7, 2023

FRANCESVILLE - Robert W. “Bob” Wuethrich, 94, of Francesville, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home.

He was born Oct. 25, 1928 in Rensselaer, to the late Christian and Barbara [Pelsy] Wuethrich. He graduated from Francesville High School in 1946. On March 11, 1951, he married Phyllis Haab in Milford, and recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. She survives.

Bob Wuethrich

He is also survived by:
Rebecca (Dan) Gudeman, Westfield, Daughter
Bruce (Kathy) Wuethrich, Francesville, Son
Bobbi (Kent) Erb, Westfield, Daughter
Blake (Kim) Wuethrich, Noblesville, Son
Bonnie (Mark) Vollmer, Westfield, Daughter
Reggie Wuethrich, Roanoke, IL, Son
Andy (Jill) Wuethrich, Peoria, IL, Son
22 Grandchildren
38 Great-Grandchildren
Nola Wuethrich, Francesville, Sister-in-law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Jordan Wuethrich, Grandson
Theresa (Paul) Von Tobel, Sister
Wilma (Jack) Stewart, Sister
Velda (Lee) Overmyer, Sister
Mildred (Eugene) Huber, Sister
Elizabeth (John) Schambach, Sister
Glendoris (Lester) Huber, Sister
Genevieve (Ed) Schambach, Sister
Willis (Marjean) Wuethrich, Brother
David (Barb) Wuethrich, Brother
Barbara Ellen Wuethrich, Sister
Richard Wuethrich, Brother
Chris Lee (Ruth) Wuethrich, Brother

Mr. Wuethrich farmed with his dad and brothers until May 1951 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He spent six months at Ft. Meade in Maryland where he received medical basic training and 18 months at Ft. Sam Houston in Texas where he received advanced neuropsychiatric training. He completed his military career serving as corporal in the 323rd U.S. Army Band. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion and honored fallen veterans for over 20 years by playing Taps at their funerals. After service in the Army, Mr. Wuethrich and his wife returned to Francesville where they were blessed with seven children whom they raised on the family farm. He was a hard worker and instilled that same value in the lives of his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will always cherish time spent with Grandpa and Grandma Wuethrich on the farm. He was a member of the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. He gave his life to the Lord in 1948 and served Him faithfully in many ways - primarily through his love and passion for music. Mr. Wuethrich’s reverence and respect for the Holy Scripture will always be treasured by his children and grandchildren. “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” -Psalm 100: 1 & 2

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 11, at the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Apostolic Christian HarvestCall.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com