John J. Yutzy, 77, Nappanee, died at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at home.
He was born June 4, 1947. On April 6, 1967, he married Malinda Raber, who survives.
He also is survived by eight children, Martha (Samuel) Mast, Nappanee, Lavern (Rosetta) Yutzy, Nappanee, Erma (Levi Jr.) Plank, Nappanee, Rachel (Joseph) Plank, Nappanee, Atlee (Susan) Yutzy, Nappanee, Mary (Lyle) Borkholder, Nappanee, Earl (Laura) Yutzy, Bourbon, and Marlin (Dorene) Yutzy, Nappanee; 48 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Lizzie Yoder, Middlebury, and Noah (Leanna) Yutzy, Nappanee.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.