Chad D. Wuertz

45, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2017. Chad was born in Many, Louisiana, on October 2, 1972. He grew up in Louisiana and Indiana and graduated from Washington (Indiana) High School. Chad served in the United States Army and was a member of the Military Intelligence Corps. After his honorable discharge, Chad earned his law degree from Indiana University in 2004.

Chad founded his law practice, Wuertz Law Office LLC, in downtown Indianapolis in 2006 and enjoyed the challenges of each case he took. He took great pride in helping those in need of his services and was diligent in his work.

Chad was a Christian, obeying the gospel as a teenager. He was a member of the Bargersville Church of Christ.

On January 3, 2014, Chad married his high school sweetheart, Andrea (Hochmeister) Wuertz. Chad is survived by his wife; stepchildren, Cheaney (16) and Calie Ritter (13); adoptive children, Justin, Ashleigh, and Erin Wuertz; and adoptive mother, Rita Eide. Chad is also survived by many family members and friends who will miss him very much.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., at Crown Hill Funeral Home, preceded by a visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The service will be followed by interment with military honors.

Memorial donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America.