Donald D. Stutzman

In Loving Memory OfDonald D. StutzmanDonald Duane Stutzman, of Beaver Crossing, died Saturday, February 14, 2004, at Homestead Healthcare Center in Lincoln at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 19 days. He was born November 26, 1943, on a farm near Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to Lester and Velma Irene (Martin) Stutzman, the youngest of four children. In his youth he attended West Fairview Mennonite Church where he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour at the age of 12. Donald attended Seward County Walnut Creek School District #16 through the 7th grade. He then transferred to Beaver Crossing Public Schools where he later became a 1962 graduate. After graduation he was employed at Rediger Chevrolet in Milford. On November 15, 1963, he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Carr and to this union three sons were born, Craig Donald, Thomas Wade, and Kirk Allen. In March of 1964, Don started farming the family farm of three generations. He continued farming until March of 1984. After leaving the farm, he worked briefly for Lincoln Electric System. In 1991, Don began work at Southeast Community College-Milford Campus as a maintenance mechanic until June of 2002, when he had to retire due to his poor health. Don is a member of the Friend Christian Assembly in Friend and was a very active member of the Beaver Crossing community where he served on the Farmers Coop Elevator Board, City Council, Volunteer Firemen, Emergency Medical Technician, and 4-H leader, all of Beaver Crossing and was active on various Church boards. Don often lent a helping hand when needed for his father-in-law and brother-in-law, Dale and Bob Carr, with their new home construction business. He was always eager to lend a helping hand with his many hours of volunteer work maintaining the municipal pool in Beaver Crossing. Don practiced being a good samaritan and was known for filling up gas tanks, doing mechanic work or buying tires for strangers he met during his travels. He enjoyed pro and college football, especially Nebraska, and loved to listen to country gospel quartet music. Don especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and special events. He loved to go hunting and enjoyed spending time outdoors.Survivors include his wife, Judith, Beaver Crossing, sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Christina, Newport News, VA, Thomas Stutzman and Sommer Kinnett, both of Beaver Crossing, Kirk and Laurie of Greeley, CO, grandchildren, Amanda, Justin, Makaylee, Austin, Jadeyn and Brody Stutzman, his parents, Lester and Velma Stutzman of Milford, brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Thelma Stutzman, Beaver Crossing, sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Paul Stutzman of Wood River, NE, many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sanford and Lizze Stutzman, Peter and Maggie Martin and an infant brother. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at Friend Christian Assembly, Friend, with Pastor Phil Tuttle officiating. Interment is in Beaver Crossing Cemetery. Visitation is 3-9:00 p.m. Monday, 9-9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing. Memorials may be directed in care of the family. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing, is in charge of arrangements.