Service Details
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2019
VISITATION: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 4:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
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Memorials have been suggested to the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home – Boland Hall, Our Saviors Lutheran Church Foundation of Racine, the MS Society and the American Heart Association.
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STURTEVANT – John W. Hutchison, 81, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Monday, January 21, 2019.
He was born in St. Louis, MO on January 25, 1937, the son of the late Lawrence and Esther Marie (nee: Kritz) Hutchison. He attended Washington Park High School, Texas A & M University and Michigan State University.
In 1954 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving as an Airman First Class in the position of Organizational Supply Specialist at the Lowry Air Force base in Denver CO which was the temporary headquarters for the United States Air Force Academy.
On March 26, 1957, he married Myrna L. (Duncan) in Bird City, KS.
John retired from S.C. Johnson Wax in 1987 after 25 years of service. While employed at SCJ, he was also the Assistant Fire Chief at the Waxdale plant. He was a longtime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and Living Faith Lutheran Church upon its merging. In addition, he was a proud member of American Legion Post 0310, the German Club and the Disabled Veterans.
John was a dedicated golfer as well as an avid outdoorsman, including hunting and fishing in Northern WI and Canada. John was also excellent at trap and target shooting.
In addition to his loving wife, Myrna, John is survived by his daughter, Julie (Peter) Meyer; his son, Jay (Betty) Hutchison both of Racine; grandchildren, Miranda Meyer of Charlotte, NC, Alexandria (Junior) Alexander of Beloit, Samantha Hutchison and Emily Hutchison both of Racine; step great grandchildren, Austin and Hunter Alexander of Beloit; sister, Shirley Holden of Mount Pleasant; nieces, Deborah (Edward) Smith of Racine, Pamela Quarrie of Illinois; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill (Carol) Duncan of Oberlin, KS, Reba (Stan) Porter of Mason, OH; as well as other dear nieces, nephews and friends. John was also preceded in death by his Grandfather Arthur Kritz, step brother Jimmy Burks and his Mother In-Law Audra Duncan.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Sunday, January 27, 2019 for a visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. A service honoring and celebrating John’s life will take place in the funeral home at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Chad Kline officiating. Military honors will follow. A private interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home – Boland Hall, Our Saviors Lutheran Church Foundation of Racine, the MS Society and the American Heart Association.
A heartfelt thank you to special friends, Bob and Arliss Albrecht, Glen, Jack and Pete in Boland Hall, the entire nursing staff at Boland Hall; especially Lou, Sarah, Heather, Melissa and Mike for their excellent care and humor. A special thank you to Dr. Mark DeCheck, Becky and Jennifer for their care and concern throughout the years.
Kelly Wozniak Smith says
My heartfelt sympathies to your family at this difficult time.
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. Many of us have experienced the death of a loved one. But we have hope at John 5:28, 29 where it says that all those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus’ voice and come out . Yes, in the near future we will see our loved again resurrected back to life in perfect health, here on earth. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Tracey Gomes-Johnson says
Julie,Pete, Miranda & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Lost my own father last year at this time (also an avid golfer ❤️) so I unfortunately know your pain. Julie…Please reach out to me when you can. Sending all our love. Tgomesjohnson@hotmail.com
Nancy Thoennes says
Myrna, Julie & Jay,
Thank you for sharing John’s life story with us! It put me back to Carmel Ave time, and filling in all the stuff we had no clue of as kids. I’ll always remember your dad/hubby as one of the kind-hearted, good guy neighbors. I’m remembering all the ins and outs through your backyard gates your dad had to tolerate as we bombarded that space so often! I can see him too, calmly watering the lawn probably wanting to hose us down! But, he let us be crazy instead! Lol, good memories of a great guy❤️ blessings and peace as you celebrate your dad,
Nancy
Donna MacPherson says
I feel blessed to be part of your extended family and to Love John like a dad! Rest In Peace sweet man❤️
Jane Leonhardt says
To John’s family –
I am so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. I worked for him at SCJ, back in the Personal Care days (and with Jay, not as many years ago). Praying that you are able to celebrate his life and remember the happy times.
Don and Lynn Damaschke says
So sorry to hear about your grandpa, our thoughts, prayers are with you and junior