Zachariah Todd Putzier, age 34, of Oto, Iowa, passed away on June 17, 2026, at the UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2026, with visitation held one hour prior from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the Oto United Church of Christ in Oto, Iowa. Committal Services will follow in the Grant Township Cemetery in Rodney, Iowa.
The Armstrong -Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon & Mapleton, Iowa, are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
Zachariah Todd Putzier, the beloved son of Troy and Amy Putzier, was born on Friday, December 13, 1991, at St. Luke's Medical Center. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Anthon, Iowa, in 1992. In 2008, at the Oto United Church of Christ in Oto, Iowa, Zach affirmed his faith through confirmation and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He remained a devoted and lifelong member of the church.
Zach received his education in the Maple Valley Anthon Oto School District and graduated high school with the Class of 2010. Following high school, he attended Western Iowa Tech Community College, where he graduated with honors from the Electrical Program in 2011.
On February 16, 2019, Zach married the love of his life, Cheyenne, at the United Church of Christ in Oto. Through this union, he was blessed with the opportunity to become a father to Cheyenne's son, Wyatt. Zach embraced this role wholeheartedly, finding great joy and pride in being Wyatt's stepdad.
Zach treasured time spent with family and friends, and especially loved being an uncle to his three nephews: Owen, Troy and Kade. He enjoyed fishing and splitting wood alongside his grandpa, Ronnie, hunting with his late father, Troy, golfing, attending threshing bees with grandpa Ronnie and his uncle Donnie, and making cherished memories on family trips to Adventureland with Cheyenne and Wyatt. In his younger years, he loved gathering around a fire at home with friends, sharing stories, laughter, and countless hours of video games.
For the past 13 years, Zach faithfully served as a firefighter with Oto Fire and Rescue. His dedication, dependability, and selfless commitment earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow firefighters and community members alike. He took great pride in ensuring that the department's equipment and fire trucks were always maintained and ready to serve. Beyond emergency calls, Zach was a familiar and welcoming presence at parades, community events, and local gatherings, where he proudly represented the department he loved.
Known for his willingness to help others without hesitation, Zach exemplified the spirit of service. Whether responding to an emergency, lending a hand to a neighbor, or volunteering his time for the betterment of his community, he did so with humility, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. His legacy of service, kindness, friendship, and unwavering dedication will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Left to carry on his legacy are his wife Cheyenne Putzier and son Wyatt Huffman of Anthon, IA; mother Amy (Juice) Putzier of Hornick, IA; brother David Putzier of Oto, IA; nephews: Owen, Troy, and Kade; maternal grandfather Ronald Larson of Oto, IA; sister-in-law Cassandra Preston Burcham of Audubon, IA; camper kids: (Chihuahuas) Lyla, Charlie, and Sophie; several aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and countless friends.
Zach is welcomed into his eternal home by his father Troy Putzier; unborn infant sibling; mother-in-law Amy Burcham; paternal grandparents Fritz and Sis Putzier; maternal grandmother Susan Larson; and uncles Todd Larson and Freddie Putzier, Jr.
In his final days, Zach’s family made the extraordinary and selfless decision to give the gift of life through organ donation.
Through his generosity, recipients of his liver and lungs have been given a renewed chance at life and a brighter future. In addition, Zach's gift of tissue and bone donation will continue to touch the lives of many others. Even in passing, Zach's legacy of kindness, compassion, and giving will live on through those he helped, providing hope and healing to countless individuals and families.
Previous Events
Visitation
29
Jun
201 State Street
Oto, IA 51044
Celebration Of Life
29
Jun
201 State Street
Oto, IA 51044
Cemetery Details
Location
Rural Rodney, IA
