Orville J. "Hutch" Grieser, age 93 years, of Archbold passed away, Thursday afternoon, September 12, 2024, at Fairlawn Haven. He was born August 1, 1931, at Wauseon, the son of Elmer and Minnie (Stuckey) Grieser.  He married Nancy Porter on August 6, 1955 and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2007.  A lifelong resident of the Archbold area he worked at Sauder Manufacturing, driving the first semi that Sauders had. He then worked at Rich Ford as a mechanic and sales man for 40 plus years. In his retirement he enjoyed driving a hay truck for S-W Mills. Hutch enjoyed the woodworking shop at Fairlawn and loved fishing, his time at the lake and teaching many kids how to water ski. He, along with his wife, enjoyed being MYF sponsors and were part of the Sunday School Class that started the "Loft" in Pettisville . He was an active member of Central Mennonite Church near Archbold where he was a long-time usher.

He is survived by two children, David (Jill) Grieser of Osseo, MI and Sally (Mike) Beck of Ridgeville Corners; three grandchildren, Jennifer Beck, Amanda Beck and Benjamin Grieser; two great-grandchildren, Derek Bruce and TJ Beck; siblings Mary (Eldon) Snyder of Peoria, AZ and Merle Grieser of Denver, CO. and sister-in-law, Rachel Rychener of Boise ID.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Nancy; son Fred; sister-in-law, Karla Grieser; and brother-in-law, Duane Rychener.

Services will be held on Friday September 20, at 11 AM at Central Mennonite Church with Pastor Steve Heatwole officiating.  Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery at 10 AM. Friends may call at the church from 6-8 PM on Thursday.   Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.  The family suggests that memorials be given to Mennonite Disaster Service.