David C. Amstutz, son of Ulrich and Catherine Amstutz, was born Jan. 4, 1842, in Wayne Co., Ohio; died at his home one mile south from the place of his birth, April 28, 1924, aged 82 y. 3 m. 24 d. At the age of 22 he confessed Christ as his Savior and united with the Mennonite Church, in which faith he continued until death. On Feb. 15, 1872, at the age of 30 years, he was ordained to the ministry, serving in that capacity until April 7, 1885, when at the age of 43 years, he was ordained to the office of bishop of the Crown Hill Mennonite Church, in which office he served until the time of his death. In the year 1865 he was united in marriage to Fanny Steiner, daughter of Christian and Maria Steiner, who preceded him in death 21 years. Since this union was not blessed with children, they mutually agreed that their earthly possessions be used for the comfort of the aged and homeless. Accordingly a home was built on their premises, which was later destroyed by fire in 1919. Since this time he had a longing desire to see the home rebuilt, especially during the last few weeks of his life. In the year 1906, he was united in marriage to Fanny Steiner, daughter of Daniel and Magdalena Steiner, with whom he happily lived the remaining days of his life. He leaves his companion, two brothers (Jacob and Joel), and a large circle of relatives and friens. Though his voice was not heard much in public during the last few years of his life, his concern for the Church was none the less; this being manifest by his presence in his seat whenever health permitted. Realizing that his days were few, he put forth a special effort to have the office filled which he now leaves vacant in the Church, so that the work might go on unhindered. Funeral services at Crown Hill Church, conducted by I. J. Buchwalter, E. F. Hartzler, C. N. Amstutz.