Chris Lee Wuethrich Jr

Chris Lee Wuethrich Jr., at the age of 60 of Troy, IL went to his heavenly home in the arms of Jesus on October 30, 2023. He battled the enemy of cancer for 7 months and took his last breath in the comfort of his home while being surrounded and cared for by his loving wife and children.
Chris is survived by his Wife - Carla Wuethrich, Children - Levi (Kyann) Wuethrich, Meagan (Brad) Frank, Landon (Hannah) Wuethrich, Marissa Wuethrich, Cambria Wuethrich, Siblings - Ken (Lyn) Wuethrich, Kitty (Dennis) Gutwein, Kevin (Connie) Wuethrich, Kelly (Mark) Ramseyer, Kirby (April) Wuethrich, Grandchildren - Brielle, Adree, Bryce, Colin, Cora, Solvi, Quinn, Carlee, Conrad. He was a Nephew, Cousin, Son-in-law, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Great-Uncle, and Friend.
Chris was preceded in death by his Parents - Chris and Ruth Wuethrich, Father-In-Law - Carl Gutwein, and Brother-In-Law - Mike Gutwein.
Chris grew up loving farm life with his dear parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He especially loved working with the hog operation, wanting to learn more and always researching, designing, and planning to improve the business. He graduated from West Central High School in 1981 and enjoyed music – playing the trumpet in the band and the bass guitar after school and weekends with his buddies. He loved going to Sunday School as a little boy, not knowing that he'd marry the little girl with long blonde hair who sat on the bench in front of him. Carla J. Gutwein became his high school sweetheart at the age of 17. After graduation, he gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized in 1981 in the Apostolic Christian Church in Francesville, Indiana. In 1982 he married his only and forever Carla, the daughter of Carl and Yvonne Gutwein. After 3 years of marriage and having a sweet baby boy, Chris attended Purdue University and graduated in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and Finance. He taught Sunday School all 4 years of college and after graduation he moved back to Francesville with his wife, little boy and new baby girl. Chris and Carla were blessed with 5 beautiful children and experienced the loss of a little baby girl at 4 ½ months through miscarriage. Chris centered his career loving agriculture, being a Grain Merchandiser for over 30 years and transitioned in the last 4 years to sales with a subsurface drip irrigation company.
Chris was called to the ministry in 1991 and had the privilege to preach the gospel in 4 different churches throughout the last 32 years. The ultimate blessing was in the last 2 years when he became the elder and shepherd of his beloved St. Louis Church. To preach the truth, show the love of Jesus, accepting everyone unconditionally while adding humor and storytelling in the mix was who God made Chris to be and he loved doing this!
Not only did Chris center his life around serving his church, his children and family meant everything to him. Each child was truly precious, and he loved all the in-laws just like his own. His grandchildren were so loved by silly and sometimes grumpy Grandpa. He could fix anything, and the kids always knew they could call their dad for help, and he would be there for them. This devotion and love of being a dad was his greatest calling and reward; for it was through his children he learned more about loving, and more about Christ. It refined and polished his ministry; it opened the door to the Holy Spirit's teaching of loving as Jesus loved. It was through his children that he learned more about the gospel and what it means to walk in the light as he is in the light and love no matter what. This was the complete fulfillment and joy in his life.
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