Daniel Utz Obituary
Bloomville - Daniel Utz, age 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday May 28, 2018. Dan was born July 20, 1952 in Willard Ohio to Robert F and Dona "Tarbutton" Utz. Dan graduated from Buckeye Central High School. He attended OSU for 1 year then returned to the family farm to do what he loved most, farming. He loved Tractor Pulling and was National Champion in 1981. He loved drag racing and all types of motor sports. He farmed on the family farm with his father for many years whom he dearly loved. The past 24 years he spent in the insurance business where he was successful in winning trips to Hawaii, Cancun, and Las Vegas. Recently he began working part time at Auto Zone in Tiffin. Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
Dan is survived by his loving wife and best friend Barb Utz; children, Jeremy (Beth) Utz of New Washington, Matthew (Theresa) Tharp of Findlay, Robbie Utz of North Royalton, and Jennifer (Justin) Jacobs of Plymouth; grandchildren, Danny, Kenny, and Samantha Utz, Jay and Madison Tharp; brothers, Craig (Cathy) Utz and Douglas (Ginny) Utz; sister, Beth (Bob) Warren; in addition, he left behind several brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dan loved his family and loved spending time with them. He and his wife spent their summer weekends camping. His grandchildren were very special to him and he loved bragging about them. He loved attending their school functions and especially their sporting events. His favorite past time was taking his grandkids out to eat.
Dan had a love of anything John Deere. He loved his Ford truck and enjoyed many light hearted debates with friends over Ford's vs Chevy's and John Deere vs Case IH. Dan was a member of the Crawford County Gideons. Dan attended church faithfully at LifePoint Community Church in Plymouth Ohio.
The family will receive friends Saturday June 9, at LifePoint Church in Plymouth from 10-12PM. There will be a service following visitation at the church at 12PM. Memorials may be made to Buckeye Central Future Farmers of America and/or Gideons. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.munzpirnstill.com
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Charles & Sandra Stocikmaster
June 8, 2018
He was a fine man. You will have our prayers for your whole family. So sorry because he was a good Farm Bureau Trustee. Will miss him.
Jon Utz
June 5, 2018
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June 5, 2018
Jon Utz
June 5, 2018
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Jon Utz
June 5, 2018
To Barb and all of the family - so sorry to hear of Dan's passing, but have many fond memories of his various adventures with cars and tractors. Found some photos of Dan on Thumper that I wanted to share - I believe from the Ohio State Fair in 1981. We'll be thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Francis McNamara
June 3, 2018
Dear Doug and family
Gen and I were sorry to hear of you loss. You will be kept in our prayers.
Gen and Frank
Judy Patterson
May 31, 2018
So sad to hear this. Prayers for the family.
Patty Kocher
May 31, 2018
Barb and family,
I was so saddened to here the news of Dan's passing. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family as you grieve the loss of your best friend and husband (father/grandfather)!
May the Great Comforter, our Lord be near to you and give you strength in the coming days.
Love,
Patty
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