ROBERT E. HUTCHINSON,
66, of Cass City died following a short illness Monday, November 5, 2012, in Tendercare Nursing Facility, Cass City. He was born March 17, 1946 in Cass City to Orval and Gladys (Willard) Hutchinson. He married Susan Kay VanVliet October 29, 1966.
Robert studied at the Institute of Technology in Elkhart, IN to become a Registered X-Ray Technologist. He worked as a Registered X-Ray Technologist for 12 years for Hills and Dales Hospital before beginning a 20 year career as a Sales Representative for Philip Morris, U.S.A. He was a longtime former member of the Cass City Gavel Club. At one time, he was an avid pheasant hunter. Robert also enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends.
Robert is survived by his sister, Ann Marie Erlenbeck of Burney, CA; sister-in-law, Jeanine Hutchinson of Saginaw; uncle, Alvin (Barbara) Hutchinson of Cass City; nieces: Kelly (Wally) Estes, Leigh Ann (Craig) Huang, M.D., Shawn (Doug) Scott, Melissa (Brant) Arendts; nephew, Dave (Allison) Hutchinson; several great nephews, great nieces and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael; his parents; and his brother, Gary Hutchinson.
Graveside committal service held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at his grave in Elkland Township Cemetery with Rev. Jackie Roe of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rawson Memorial Library or Cass City Gavel Club. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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