Sen. Marlin Stutzman serves his community as a farmer, small businessman, family man, and state representative. He has proven to be a leader while showing compassion and a listening ear for his neighbors in LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and DeKalb Counties.

Stutzman graduated from the Lake Area Christian Schools and studied business at Tri-State University and Glen Oaks Community College.

Raised on a farm in Howe, Indiana, Marlin and his wife Christy have chosen to raise their sons, Payton and Preston in Howe as well. Deeply rooted in this farming community, Marlin is the fourth generation of his family to work the 3,500 acre family farm in the Michiana area.

Stutzman is actively involved in the Howe Community Association, National Rifle Association (NRA), Association for Retarded Children (ARC), National Federation for Independent Businesses (NFIB), Indiana Farm Bureau, LaGrange County Farm Bureau Board Member, Young Republicans of LaGrange County, the LaGrange County Republican Party, and has been involved in overseas missions with Campus Crusade. He has been to Russia, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras on several mission trips with various organizations. He and his family also attend the Community Baptist Church where he and his wife Christy are active church members.