July 4, 1928 - March 20, 2008

He was an avid golfer and fisherman. He had a keen sense of humor and a treasure chest of jokes for every occasion.

Born July 4, 1928 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John V. Hutchison and the late Nina B. Kepple Hutchison.

Mr. Hutchison was a physics/science teacher for the Butler High School for 30 years, retiring in1989. He graduated from Butler High School in 1946. He enrolled in the pre-med program at the University of Pittsburgh where he joined the ROTC, and was later called into service. Mr. Hutchison became a U.S. Marine and served in Korea from 1948-1952. When he returned, he attended Clarion State College (now University). He played football and when asked what position he played, he said, "desperate end." He graduated in 1959 and a year later married the love of his life, Patricia J. McCandless.

He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

He was an active member in the Bantam Marine Corp League Detachment #749 and the Toys for Tots Program. Mr. Hutchison also volunteered many hours at the Butler VA Hospital helping with social activities and crafts. He enjoyed woodworking and bowling, but his first passion was golf.

Mr. Hutchison is survived by his sister, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Racek and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hutchison was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia J. McCandless Hutchison, who passed away on February 28, 2005 and also by three brothers, John V., Warren D., and Robert C. Hutchison.

Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Monday, March 24, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Thomas M. Pierotti officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Butler, Pennsylvania 16001.

Officers and members of The Bantam Marine Corp Leaguge Detachment #743 of Butler will conduct military honors at Greenlawn Burial Estates.

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