Wooster, Ohio
David Derlin Amstutz, of Wooster, passed away to be with the Lord Sunday, April 17, after a brief illness.He was born May 6, 1928 in Marshallville, Ohio to Derlin J. and Ruth Eberly Amstutz. He married Ruth Arleen Thompson June 3, 1951. David was a graduate of Dalton High School and Manchester...
Read MoreGreat Teacher! Got me started singing and gave me a major part in the musical Oklahoma as Judd Fry. I´ll never forget how he encouraged me throughout my high school career. Rest easy Mr. A what we affectionately called him. Well done thy good and faithful servant.
Mark Dingle
April 12, 2025 | School
I graduated from East High in 1979 and Mr. A was such a sweet man. He had alot of tolerance for all of us in the band. May God be with his family in their time of need.
May 07, 2011
Mr. A. was the BEST. I sang in his choir at North High all 3 years I attended there. He truly inspired me to continue singing which led to a professional career. He was a wonderful person as well as a very gifted teacher. My condolences to his family.
Peggy Marsico (Gainer)
April 27, 2011 | Battle Ground, IN
Mr. A was truly a wonderful music teacher. He taught at East High when I was there from 1970-1973. He inspired his students to be their best and I will always be grateful for his guidance. He leaves a legacy of music in my soul...RIP Mr. A.
Bernice (Reed) Geggus
April 20, 2011 | Sagamore Hills, OH
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Danny Millward
April 20, 2011 | Akron, OH
I remember being so disappointed to learn Mr. A was retiring from East High School. I've often wondered about him, recalling how much we'd learned, and how much we enjoyed his presence. I'll never forget the fun little things he used to say...knee-high to a grasshopper, caddywhompas, etc. I don't think he really knew how very much we thought of him and how we all loved him! A true teacher of not only music, but of how to have a heart of gold! We love you, Mr. A, now and always.
Stephanie Arble
April 20, 2011 | Akron, OH
Extending my deepest sympathy to the family of Mr Amstutz. He was truly one of the gentlest souls I've ever encountered - one of my fondest memories was singing in his choir at North High. Even his rare "Cruisin for a Bruisin'" was said with a smile on his face! He will be sorely missed.
Barbara Hull Novak
April 20, 2011 | Simsbury, CT
My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Amstutz was my choir director at East High. What a wonderful man. He had a way of making everyone feel so special. I was cast as Mama Paru in The Music Man. What a great experience. Gail Loughry Rose Class of 1969 (Terra Alta, WV)
April 20, 2011
MR. A left an impression in my life of compassion, open mindedness and trust. I will always remember the days in the music room or auditorium playing music. These thoughts will resonate forever as a legacy to a man that truly supported the arts but looked deeper into the soul of each person he met.. I especially appreciated the gift of the use of the facility to create and explore music. Michael Sibbio class of 73
Michael Sibbio
April 19, 2011 | San Clemente, CA