Peter Jackson, 45, was originally from North Carolina. The couple met online, said Archer, adding Peter Jackson made a trip to the Region for business and the two met, hit it off and were married about a year later.

Peter Jackson was a handyman and member of a charity motorcycle club, Archer said.

'My life is over'

Stutler fumbled through his wallet and had slurred speech Wednesday after driving his car into the path of the Jacksons' motorcycle, police said.

Stutler stated, "My life is over," several times as officers investigated the crash about 6:10 p.m. at the intersection of Willowcreek Road and U.S. 20, police said. He was arrested on several counts of operating while intoxicated.

Stutler is the owner of Stutler Architects, 2155 Willowcreek Road in Portage, and has done work on city projects as well as for private clients within the city.

According to court records, Stutler was charged with several counts of operating while intoxicated following a Dec. 30, 2014, arrest in Porter County. He eventually pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of OWI. His sentence included a $5,000 fine, which was suspended; a year in jail, in which all but five days were suspended; a year of probation; and therapy.