Leroy Stutzman

In Memory OfLeroy Stutzman Leroy Stutzman, was born on December 30, 1925 near Milford, Nebraska to Harve and Jessie (Schlegel) Stutzman, the 4th of 9 children, and went to meet his Lord on June 5, 2008 at his home near Dorchester at the age of 82 years 5 months and 6 days. As a young boy he attended rural schools near Milford and helped on the family farm. In 1950, Leroy joined the US Army and after basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO he then operated heavy equipment in Canada until his discharge in 1952. He was united in marriage to Eunice Troyer on September 2, 1951 in Seward and to this union five children, Doug, Tim, Karla, Brent and Kim were born. Upon his return from the service he continued his long career of farming. They made their home in the Friend and Dorchester area where Leroy raised cattle and grain. He especially enjoyed working with animals and was involved in feeding cattle up until his death. His family was the center of his life and all the children, grandchildren and eventually the great-grandchildren enjoyed finding and climbing in grandpa's lap for fun and laughter. He spent many enjoyable hours attending games and activities of his children and grandchildren. Leroy was a member of the Milford Mennonite Church and the Dorchester American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Stutzman, Dorchester, sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Christine Stutzman, Milford, Tim and Shayla Stutzman, Dorchester, Brent and Roxanne Stutzman, Milford, daughters and sons-in-law, Karla and Rick Bell, Milford, Kim and Robert Baker, Seward, 18 grandchildren and spouses, Ryan and Tonya Stutzman, Derek and Chelsea Stutzman, Brett and Jill Stutzman, Monica Stutzman, Tosha and Mitch Springer, Aaron and Missy Stutzman, Lee Stutzman, Kelli Stutzman, Jamie Bell and fiance, Andy Holt, Jason Bell, Eric Whitney, Ashley Stutzman, Haley Stutzman, Kiley Stutzman, Mitch Anderson, Cory Anderson, Travis Anderson, Tyler Anderson, 6 great-grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Mary Stutzman, Milford, sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Ann and David Hershberger, Milford, Dorothy and Raymond Gifford, Lincoln, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Jane Stutzman, Milford, Norma Stutzman, Friend, Dorothy Schlegel, Loretta Troyer, both of Shickley, Jim and Norma Troyer, West Point, Mary Erb, Hesston, KS, Betty and Larry Springer, Milford, Wilma Troyer, Beemer, Harold and Clarice Troyer, Manson, IA, Vi and Merril Stutzman, Milford, Leonard Troyer, Clay Center, KS, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Harve and Jessie, brothers, Harold, Danny and Walter, sisters, Betty Troyer and Grace Stutzman, parents-in-law, Abraham and Emma Troyer. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at the Milford Mennonite Church, with Pastor Tim Springer officiating. Interment will be in the Milford Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 a.m. a