Dennis Reutman, 84, Ferdinand

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Dennis Reutman, 84, of Ferdinand, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. 

Dennis was born August 11, 1939 in Ferdinand to August and Theresa (Brinkman) Reutman. He married Emma Jean Auffart on August 14, 1965 in St. Ferdinand Church. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1982. 

Dennis married Diane Wessel on February 23, 1985 at Huntingburg United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on January, 29, 2024. Dennis was a lifelong farmer who loved being with his kids and grandkids. He loved God dearly, and was always lending a helping hand to others. 

Dennis is survived by four daughters, Kim (Chad) Sergesketter of Evansville, Kristi (Jeff) Young, Amy (Jeff) Fraze and Melanie (Roy) Mills, all of Huntingburg; three sons, Jason Reutman of Indianapolis, Randy Sturgeon of Dale and Kevin (Amanda) Sturgeon of Georgia; a sister, Jeanette Auffart; 24 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. 

Dennis was preceded in death by his wives, Emma Jean Auffart and Diane Reutman; two daughters, Jenny Seaton and Rhonda Harlen: a grandson, Anthony Sturgeon; daughter in-law, Mindy Sturgeon; two brothers, Clarence and Robert Reutman and a sister, Delores Schaeffer.

Funeral services for Dennis and his wife, Diane Reutman will be Saturday, February 3 at 11 a.m. ET at Huntingburg Church of the Nazarene. His burial will follow in St. Ferdinand Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. ET until time of services. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.