Viola Hutzler

Viola Hutzler, age 40, because she said so, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie surrounded by her family.

Viola was born June 18, 1942, in Union City, Ohio, the daughter of John Lester and Ardith (Lamb) Hunley.  She graduated in 1961 from Union High School in Modoc, Indiana.  Viola married Paul Hutzler, Jr. on June 22, 1962.  She retired from CTS in Berne in 2005.

Survivors include:

Her husband of 62 years:  Paul Hutzler, Jr. – Portland, Indiana

Her children:  Bradley Hutzler – Portland, Indiana

Michelle McShane – Ada, Ohio

Her siblings:  Carol Jarrett – Winchester, Indiana

Phyllis Lewis – Lynn, Indiana

Larry Hunley – Mesa, Arizona

Darlene Hunley – Portland, Indiana

5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a son, Paul Hutzler III

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Pastor Wayne Ward will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.

Memorials may be directed towards Jay County Heart Association.