Dwight Savage
HUDSON - Dwight L. Savage, 65, of Hudson, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Born on March 15, 1960, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dwight was the son of Dallas and Garnett (Conner) Savage. Dwight grew up in northeast Indiana, but also lived in Missouri and Illinois, for a short time. In 1972, his family moved to Auburn, Indiana, to help establish the Auburn Church of Christ. He graduated from DeKalb High School in 1978.
Dwight attended Central Christian College in Moberly, Missouri, where he met his wife, Martha. The two married on May 31, 1980, and their marriage lasted nearly 45 years. Martha survives and resides in Hudson.
Dwight spent the majority of his career in residential and commercial construction. He worked for many companies, including Broadview Lumber, Big C Lumber, Metal Technologies Inc., JICI Construction, and finally Schust Engineering. Dwight was a natural leader, and was often referred to as "Boss Man".
Even though he loved his work, he loved ministry more. He spent 26 years serving at First Church of Christ in Garrett, Indiana, as an elder, teacher, and worship leader. Dwight was currently a member of Stroh Church of Christ. He served as a board member and board president of Trine Christian Campus House for the past 21 years. He participated in many missions projects and trips, being the hands and feet of Jesus. His commitment and service to the Lord was not lost on his family and those who knew him. He was an example, mentor, and spiritual leader to many.
When he was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, he held to his faith and powered through, continuing to work and travel for 15 months, until his body weakened and it was time to rest. He lived with an eternal perspective, holding loosely to this side of life, knowing his Savior was preparing a place for him. He delighted in the Lord and was given the desires of his heart having been richly blessed in his life, work and ministry.
Survivors include his mother, Garnett Savage, of Garrett; his wife of nearly 45 years, Martha Savage, of Hudson; daughters and sons-in-law, Chloe and Josh Glenn, of Centerburg, Ohio, and Olivia and Andy Grimes, of Auburn; five grandchildren, Madalinn, Crosby, Elijah, Everett and Hosea.
Dwight was preceded in death by his father; and one sister, Stephanie Sumption.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 2 p.m., at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., in Auburn, with Andy Grimes, Travis Wilhelm and Pastor Mike Hamm officiating.
Visitation will be held three hours prior to the memorial service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on on Friday, at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Waterloo Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Dwight to Trine Christian Campus House, 400 College St., Angola, IN 46703.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn.
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