Ervin Stutzman

Ervin “Erv” Stutzman, 77, of Goshen passed away Monday, May 4 at home.

Erv was born on September 29, 1942, in Arthur, Illinois, to Albert and Saloma (Schrock) Stutzman.

Erv spent most of his career as a Radiologic Technologist, traveling extensively as an MRI instructor for GE.  He also owned a small business which included several laundromats and rental houses.  He was a long-time member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio.

Erv will be remembered as being insightful, gentle in spirit, and a good listener with a great sense of humor.  He enjoyed helping his family and friends. He also had a passion for serving people he did not know through his work with Mennonite Disaster Service.  His service with MDS took him to Mississippi, New Orleans, and Minot, North Dakota.

Other passions of Erv’s include reading and working in his shop.  He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending time in “the woods” on the family farm in Shreve, Ohio.  Family reunions and traveling on vacations were also a source of joy, especially spending time on the beach.

Erv is survived by his wife Welma, and his two children; Sharon (Mike) Stutzman Hartzler of Rittman, Ohio, Tim (Laura) Stutzman of Harrisonburg, Virginia; three step-children, Jeremy Mast of Apple Creek, Ohio, Brian (Cheryl) Mast of Goshen, Tonya (Adam) Kuhn of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Elsie Summers, Susie Stutzman, both of Wooster, Ohio, Verna (Lowell) Bender of Accident, Maryland, Judy (Vern) Herschberger of Lindale Texas; brother, Morris (Dianne) Stutzman of Wooster, Ohio; sister-in-law, Verna Stutzman of Berlin, Ohio; five grandchildren, Lydia (Riley) Hall, Abe (Rachel) Hartzler, Magdalena Hartzler, Lleyton and Langdon Stutzman; three step-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Tristan, and Toby Mast; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Caroline Hartzler; brother, Eli Stutzman, and brother-in-law, Neel Summers.

A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16 at Oak Grove Mennonite Church, Smithville, Ohio. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to immediate family.

A private family burial will take place at Oak Grove Mennonite Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Goshen Home Care & Hospice or Mennonite Disaster Services.