Estle R. Landis, 76, of Coldwater, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 12 Noon at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Kevin Landis officiating. The family will receive friends, prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM at Dutcher Funeral Home.
Estle was born January 29, 1943 in Steuben Co., IN to Harold & Ruth (Williams) Landis. He married Vicki Truitt on May 10, 1969 in Coldwater. She preceded him in death on November 16, 2013.
Mr. Landis worked for Quincy Products for many years. He enjoyed working on cars and had a side business doing auto body work. Estle loved spending time in northern Michigan and feeding animals, especially the cats. Those who knew him would claim he was a lover and pusher of food. He was most proud to have received the awards for the “prettiest hair” and “best athlete” in the 9th grade.
Estle is survived by his children Thomas (Scherry) Landis of Laurens, SC, Anthony (Kristie) Landis, Victor (Brenda) Landis all of Coldwater, his siblings JoAnn Barnes of Angola, IN, Julie (Dunn) Marteen of Coldwater, Paul (Debbie) Landis of Quincy, David (Ann Winger) Landis of Coldwater, Martin (Janet) Landis of Quincy, his granddaughter Alexsandra Devlin of Coldwater, 3 step grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and longtime friends, Frank Loose, J.C. Hassett, Bob & Sue Walker. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his brother John and Jim Landis.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch County Humane Society. www.dutcherfh.com.