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Sundance Today
By the People, for the People
L. Ray Stutzman, Longtime Trucker and Farm Equipment Hauler, Dies at 90
Stutzman, a resident of Sundance, Wyoming, was known for his love of the Lord, family, mountains, and adventures.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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L. Ray Stutzman, a 90-year-old resident of Sundance, Wyoming, who previously lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the Goshen area, passed away on January 27, 2026. Stutzman had a long career as a trucker, driving through 48 states including Alaska and Canada, and was especially proud of his work hauling new farm equipment.
Why it matters
Stutzman's life story reflects the changing nature of work and transportation in rural America over the past several decades, as well as the enduring importance of family, faith, and community in small towns like Sundance.
The details
Stutzman was born in Millersburg, Indiana, in 1936 and worked in various occupations as an adult, including as a barber, new car salesman, and trucker. He owned several of his own trucks and drove for numerous companies, earning a million-mile award. Stutzman especially enjoyed hauling new farm equipment, which connected him to his roots growing up on a farm. In his free time, he enjoyed skiing, hunting, and attending tractor pulls.
- Stutzman was born on January 8, 1936.
- He married Sarah Huber on August 16, 1957.
- Stutzman passed away on January 27, 2026.
- A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 2026.
The players
L. Ray Stutzman
A 90-year-old resident of Sundance, Wyoming, who previously lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and the Goshen area, and had a long career as a trucker.
Sarah (Huber) Stutzman
Stutzman's wife, who passed away before him.
Ty (Carol) Stutzman
Stutzman's son, who lives in Sundance.
Tracy (Randy) Brown
Stutzman's daughter, who lives in Fort Wayne.
Levi and Katie (Bontrager) Stutzman
Stutzman's parents.
What’s next
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 2026 at Wyoming Assisted Living in Sundance.
The takeaway
Stutzman's life exemplified the values of hard work, faith, and family that have sustained small-town America for generations, even as the nature of work and transportation has evolved.
