Sarah Stutzman

Sarah Stutzman, 60, of Berne passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne. She was born July 15, 1962, in Bluffton to William Langel and Phyllis (Barnett) Langel-Pease. She was married June 4, 1990, in Bluffton to Gregory Lacy. He preceded her in death July 5, 1991. She was married April 20, 1996, in Berne to Jonathan Stutzman.
She graduated from New Life Christian High School in 1980 and was a member of First Missionary Church in Berne. She was a homemaker, enjoyed being around children of all ages and had a love for animals, especially her dog, Princess. She enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, reading and cross-stitching.
She is survived by her mother of Bluffton; her husband of Berne; brother, Timothy (Linda) Langel of Berne; two sisters, Catherine (Kelley) Householder of Bluffton; and Beth (Carl) Waterman of Coatesville; two stepsisters; Gloria (Noel) Phegley of Columbia City; and Janet (Herb) Heyerly of Bluffton; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father; stepfather, John Pease; and brother, Donald Langel.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, June 14 at First Missionary Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Jim Schwartz. Burial will be at Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton.
The family would like to thank Swiss Village staff for their loving care and compassion during these past seven years.
Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association to further research in myotonic dystrophy and may be directed to the funeral home.
Arrangements provided by Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com.