Thomas Karl Amstutz

Thomas ‘Tom’ Karl Amstutz passed peacefully in his home on January 18th, 2023; holding the hand of his loving wife of 47 years, Sally (Webb) Amstutz. Tom was born on February 19th, 1944 in Ohio to Loren and Jane (Bricker) Amstutz. He grew up in Orrville; honing his athletic talents in basketball and golf, and leadership skills as student body president and a National Student Council leader. Tom accepted a golf scholarship to Florida State and after his freshman year transferred to Miami of Ohio, where he earned a BS in Education. Coach Bob Weltlich, his childhood friend, introduced Tom and Sally on the floor of Assembly Hall at Indiana University in 1973. Two years later, they married at Beck Chapel and moved to Orrville with Annie and Tommy, which would be their home for 27 years. Tom was an invaluable member of his community and dedicated philanthropist; serving as a board member of the North East Ohio Better Business Bureau, the Orrville City School Board, and the Village Network. As well as being a volunteer for the Adult Literacy Program, and a mentor for the Westfield Youth Assistance Program of Indiana. He believed that anything he was blessed with having, should be shared with others. Tom was a beloved teacher and coach for 6 years, which proved to be most fulfilling for him. His students cherished his kind spirit, mentorship, and sense of humor. He left education to work for the family business, Amstutz Hatcheries. This sparked his love for entrepreneurship; he went on to found Spray-a-Lawn with his brother, and later purchased franchises of Mailboxes etc. and Travel Agents International, which won the Top New Franchise Award in 1990. In 2001, Tom and Sally built their dream home on the Belfair Golf Course in South Carolina; where Tom pursued his lifelong passion for golf, volunteered at the Church of the Cross, and treasured time entertaining family and friends. They moved back to Indiana in 2007, where Tom would spend the remainder of his life relishing in his favorite things; big 10 sports, his daily coffee group meetings, family time, Sally’s cooking, bible study, and making people laugh. Tom is survived by the love of his life, Sally Amstutz; his two children, Annie (Bolyard) Happel, son-in-law Kevin Happel, and Tom Bolyard; his six grandchildren, Conrad, Charlotte, Cole, Jacob, Megan, Mary; his great granddaughter, Gabby; and his brother, Jerry Amstutz, and sister Susie (Amstutz) Hilty. In celebration of Tom’s life, his family will host two memorial services. The first will be held on February 4th at 11am at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington, IN. The second will be in Tom’s hometown of Orrville, OH on April 15th at 11am at Auble Funeral Home. For those wishing to honor his charitable spirit; donations can be made to the Salvation Army of Bloomington, The Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington, IN and Orrville, OH, or the Village Network in Wooster, OH. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 South Old State Road 37, Bloomington, have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Thomas Karl Amstutz

February 19, 1944 - January 18, 2023