Daniel J. Swartzentruber, 86, of Sarasota, Florida, and formerly of Montgomery

Daniel J. Swartzentruber, 86, of Sarasota, Florida, and formerly of Montgomery, Indiana, passed away at 1p.m. on Monday, June 27, at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida.

He was born January 20,1930, in Daviess County to the late John and Amanda (Wagler) Swartzentruber.

Daniel is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Ida Mae (Wagler) Swartzentruber.  They were married on July 2, 1949.  They have 6 sons and 3 daughters; Elvin Dale (Debbie), Gary Wayne, Sharon Ruth (Terry) Lengacher, Regina Joy (Greg) Chaney, all of Montgomery.  Kenneth Eugene (Clara Mae) of Elnora, Daniel Ray (Peg) of Goshen, Edward Lee (Coleen) of Washington, Shirley Ann (Dale) Gerkin of Loogootee, and Mark Alan (Janet) of Sarasota, Florida.

25 Grandchildren, 33 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Mary Catherine (Henry) Stoll of Sarasota, Florida.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; David (Lydia) Swartzentruber, Lydia (Daniel) Stoll, Maggie (John) Graber, Anna, Cleadus (Clara) Swartzentruber and John Jr. (Lydia) Swartzentruber.  

Daniel was a charter member of Providence Mennonite Church, Montgomery, and also attended Bahia Vista Mennonite Church in Sarasota. He was a devoted Christian and father, faithful husband and a friend to all who knew him.  

A memorial service was held on June 29, at Bahia Vista Mennonite Church, Sarasota.  

Visitation will be held at Providence Mennonite Church, Montgomery, on Saturday, July 2, at 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday until time of service.

Funeral services will be on Sunday, July 3, at 3 p.m. at Providence Mennonite Church, Montgomery, Indiana. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.blakefuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were provided by Blake and Wagler Funeral Home.