Viola Hutzler

Viola Hutzler, 82 (she was age 40, because she said so), passed away on Sunday, Aug. 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, and Michelle McShane, Ada, Ohio 

Her siblings — Carol Jarrett, Winchester, Indiana, Phyllis Lewis, Lynn, Indiana, Larry Hunley, Mesa, Arizona, and Darlene Hunley, Portland, Indiana 

Five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren

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

Visitation will be held on Thursday from noon to 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. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.