Robert E. Hutcheson, 92, Gas City, passed away at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Thursday, December 27, 1928, to Clyde and Helen (Hickman) Hutcheson. He married Violet “Vi” Howell and she preceded him.
Robert proudly served as Military Police in the US Army in Japan post WWII era. He later worked in the engineering department for 37 years with VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, retiring in 1982. He was a very involved member of First Baptist Church-Gas City. He was a Master Mason for more than 50 years. He liked to camp and travel and one of his favorite spots was in Kentucky at the Daniel Boone National Forest where he proudly filled the role of Smokey the Bear.
Survivors include his sons, Michael (Mary Beth) Hutcheson of Schererville, David Hutcheson of Gas City; grandchildren, Jeremy (Sarah) Hutcheson, Jennifer (Brandon) Swanner, Jason (Shannon) Hutcheson, Jayme (David) Miller, and Jacob Hutcheson; as well as 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Helen Hutcheson; and his loving wife, Vi Hutcheson.
The family will receive visitors from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Robert’s life will begin at 12:30 pm with Pastor Mark Atkinson officiating. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.
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