Nancy Joan Huntzinger

Nancy Joan (Campbell) Huntzinger, 90, died peacefully at her home on October 13, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Indianapolis. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School then attended Purdue University for 2 years. Nancy met Warren K. Huntzinger through her brother, Richard D. Campbell and they married on October 10, 1954. 

Nancy and Warren moved to Baltimore during his Army service then they returned to Indiana where as a "city kid" she learned about farming and living in the country supporting her husband with an immaculate home and well-balanced meals. She and Warren maintained their connection with Purdue, participated in the John Purdue Club and attended basketball and football games. Nancy and Warren endowed 2 scholarships at Purdue in memory of their own mothers, both college graduates. For many years, she enjoyed playing cards with the "euchre club" and hosting her extended family for gatherings on holidays. Nancy especially loved all the Christmas celebrations and attending church services where she sang in the choir for years. Nancy and her husband traveled extensively visiting Europe, China, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, South America and many islands in between with Nancy's favorite place being Venice, Italy. Nancy also enjoyed spending summer weekends with family and friends at Dewart Lake in northern Indiana. Nancy and her husband supported a pastor's school now located in Zambia, Africa to educate pastors to spread the word of the Lord in Africa as well as supporting economic development in Zambia including honey manufacturing, a wood working shop, a fishery and various forms of sustainable agriculture. They also provided college educations at Purdue for 2 Zambian students. Nancy and Warren made numerous trips to Zambia in support of their work there, often accompanied by one (or more) of their grandchildren. 

Nancy is survived by her four children, Lynne (Huntzinger) Lawyer (spouse Mike Lawyer); Joseph K. Huntzinger and his children, Julia and Tyler Huntzinger (wife Daisy); John A. Huntzinger (wife, Dr. Bogie Kopczynski) and John's children, Bradley Huntzinger (wife Dr. Annelise (Rupp) Huntzinger), Brian Huntzinger and Blake Huntzinger; and James R. Huntzinger (wife Pam) and his children Garek and Quinlan Huntzinger and her younger sister, Jane A. (Campbell) Arnold as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Nancy was proceeded in death by her husband, Warren K. Huntzinger, parents Kenneth F. Campbell and Marjorie Louise (DeBurger) Campbell, and brother, Richard D. Campbell. 

The family extends special thanks to all of Nancy's caregivers (Deanie, Marianne, Joyce, Shannon, Mary Lou and Misty) who helped her during the last 2 years of her life. These ladies were daily angels for Nancy, helping her with everyday chores, providing companionship and quality of life allowing her to continue to remain in her home which was her greatest desire. 

Services will be at the Bozell Funeral Homes, Lapel Chapel (1010 Main St, Lapel, IN 46051). Calling hours are Friday, October 18, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. The Funeral to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024 with burial at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery (6805 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Anderson, IN 46013). 

Memorial contributions can be made to the pastor's school and related projects at Kafakumba Development Projects Fund (http://www.kafakumb.org/give or mail a contribution to the Enright Foundational Ministries, 1919 Jackson Lane, Port Orange, FL 32128), Alzheimer's Research (http://alzfdn.org/donate/ or mail a check to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001, or Miles for Myeloma (in honor of her late husband, Warren Huntzinger) at the IU School of Medicine c/o IU Foundation, PO Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7072. 

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