ROCKVILLE- Joe Stutler, 69, of Rockville, Indiana died at 5:09 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in his residence.

He was a retired restaurant manager with 30 years of service and also a charter bus driver.

He was born December 4, 1946 in Clinton, Indiana to the late Donald C. Stutler and Evelyn L. Lear Stutler.

Survivors include one son, Morgan A. Stutler of Ann Arbor, Michigan; one brother, Karl E. Stutler of Indianapolis; one sister, Sharon Stutler of Oldsmar, Florida; special friend, Margaret Ann "Peg" Zimmermann of Grand Rapids, Michigan; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald D. Stutler in 2007.

He was a 1964 graduate of Rockville High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a Mason, loved to cook and enjoyed classic cars and trains.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am Monday, September 26, at Gooch Funeral Home, 112 W. Howard Street Rockville, with Brother Don Perry officiating. Inurnment with military graveside honors by Parke County Veterans will follow at Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorial visitation is Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Gooch Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at his home, 108 W. Stark Street, on Sunday, September 25, from 2-6 pm, family and friends are invited.

Memorials should friends so desire, may be made to the charity of choice.

Friends may sign on online guest register at www.goochfuneralhome.com.