It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne William Stitz, 91, of Remington, Indiana, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:30 pm. He was born on August 7, 1932, near Remington in Benton County to the late Forrest G. and Opal I. (Hensler) Stitz.

He is survived by his loving wife Ina L. Dexter of Remington. They were married on December 2, 1951 and enjoyed 71 years of marriage.

Wayne graduated from Gilboa High School in 1950. He farmed in Gilboa Township, Benton County for 22 years and worked at Howard Funeral Home for 7 years sparking his interest in the Funeral Business. He enrolled in Indiana College of Mortuary Science in Indianapolis, graduating in 1964. Wayne and Ina purchased Howard Funeral Home in 1966 and provided funeral and ambulatory services to the community. In June of 1972, they purchased Howard Furniture Store and Carpet Shop.

In 1981, Wayne and Ina, along with their son Steve Stitz purchased the McMullan Funeral Home in Kentland, IN and operated McMullan-Stitz Funeral Home, retiring in December 1997.

Wayne was a member of the Remington United Methodist Church, President of the Remington Cemetery Board from 1983-2016, Indiana Funeral Directors and National Funeral Directors Association member since 1964. He proudly supported and served for many years as a Scout Master for Boy Scouts of America, Remington Troop #58.

Wayne and Ina spent their winters in Florida for 30 years. Together they enjoyed competitive shuffleboard, card playing and frequent visits from the family. Wayne was an avid sports fan, and passionately followed IU Basketball and the Chicago Cubs. He loved attending all sporting events for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Wayne is survived by his wife Ina L. Stitz, sister Dorothy L. (John) Justice of Remington and his four children: Dennis R. (Jean) Stitz of Remington, Dianne K. (Robert) Braaksma of Remington, Steven W. Stitz of Kentland, and John W. (Patricia) Stitz of Westfield.

Grandchildren: Lindsey and Chris Burns, Leah and (Kerry) Mathew, Michael and (Diane) Stitz, Kyle Braaksma, Jeffrey and (Sarah) Stitz, Jason Stitz, Evan Stitz, Lauren and (Chaise) Yarling, Nolan Stitz, Claire Stitz.

Great-grandchildren: Tyler, Mackenzie and Carter Burns; Owen, Emmie, Luke and Jake Chappell, Corbin and Courtney Mathew; Kennedy and Zach Burris; Eleanor, Emilia, Henry and Beatrice Stitz.

Great-great-grandchild: Colt Burris.

Services will be held at the Remington United Methodist Church. Visitation services will be from 4:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday, October 18th, and Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 19th, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Remington United Methodist Church and Foutain Park Chautauqua, Remington, Indiana.

Please share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.