Howard W Stuntz

Howard W. Stuntz, 90, of Bremen, IN, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday March 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1925, to the late Ervin and Cecil (Swoverland) Stuntz. Howard started working on the family saw mill hauling logs when he was 15, and drove truck for Zenith TV until he retired. In his free time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking his grandkids skiing on the lake. He will be remembered by those who loved him for his quiet, sweet, patient and loving demeanor. On September 5, 1945, in New Paris IN, Howard married, the love of his life, June (Gongwer) . In addition to his wife of 70 years Howard is survived by; his son, Glenn (Cathlin) Stuntz, daughter in law Janet Stuntz: five grandchildren, Tate (Amy) Stuntz, Shana (Tim) Brownlee, Tara(Clint) Town, Shelby Stuntz, DeAnna (Jeremy Jones) Stuntz; ten great grandchildren Emily and Julia Stuntz, Olivia and Ella Brownlee, Mykenzie, Payton, Jocelynn, and Colton Town , Randal Jeffrey and Samantha Jones; brother Hayward Stuntz, sister Marilyn (Wyman) Hochstetler, and brothers by choice Ronnie (Gloria) Mason, and Herman Smith. Howard is preceded in death by his parents, his son Gary Stuntz, sisters Elnora and Linda Ellen Stuntz , brother in law, Bob Soales ; and Sister in law Ernestine Stuntz. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 24, 2016 in the funeral home. Pastor Evan Garber will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bremen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to the Bremen VFW Post 8972 or the ladies auxiliary.