John S. Amsler

August 7, 1949 - August 5, 2017

John Stephen Amsler, age 67, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. John was born in Rensselaer, Indiana on August 7, 1949, the son of Ralph B. And Edna E. (Axen) Amsler. John was a lifetime residence of Rensselaer. On May 25, 1970, in Rensselaer, Indiana, John married Pauline Malone. John graduated from Rensselaer High School class of 1968. John was a lifelong farmer, currently the Marion Township Trustee and previously was with the labors union for 10 years. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, he attended Trinity United Methodist Church, a former 4-H Fair Board and Council member, a lifetime member and past commander of the Rensselaer American Legion Post #29. Family was the most important to John, he loved and cherished his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing and camping. John is survived by; his loving wife, Pauline Amsler of 47 years; one son, Joseph Amsler of Rensselaer, IN.; two daughters; Heather (Craig) Smart of Rensselaer, IN., Nicole (Christopher) Bufkin of Rensselaer, IN.; grandchildren, Anthony and Alexandra Amsler, Ryleigh (Kolton) Widner, Kollin Amsler, Logan Smart, Hailey, Daulton, and Carter “John” Bufkin; one great-grandchild, Izabella Amsler; one sister, Susan Smith of Rensselaer, IN. John is preceded in death by; his parents; two brothers, James Amsler and Ralph Amsler, Jr. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Funeral Services for John will follow at 7:00PM with Pastor John Hostetter officiating. A private burial, with military honors, will be held at Memory Gardens Rensselaer, IN. Memorial contributions in loving memory of John may be made to the family for a memorial tree. Please visit www.jacksonfuneral.com to sign the online registry and to leave condolences for the family.