Steven E. Hutchison, age 61, a resident of Newton, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Steve, or as some called him, “Hutch”, was born on March 6, 1963 in Sheboygan to the late Robert and Caroline Hutchison. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1981. On August 17, 1985, Steve married Patricia M. Kees at St. John the Baptist Church in Hilbert. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2024. Steve was a gifted handyman that utilized his skills at Lang’s Appliance, Riesterer & Schnell, Motor Propane, Ferrellgas, and Baileigh Industrial. He always kept his hands busy, whether it was tinkering in the garage, gardening, riding his Harley Davidson, snowmobiling, cruising in his 1996 Pontiac Trans Am ragtop, or throwing horseshoes and darts. Steve was past president of Newton Sno-Sports and Newton Lions, and was also a member of the Manitowoc Fraternal Order of Eagles #706. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Newton Fire Department. Steve was always available to support his family, friends, and community.
Survivors include Steve’s two sons, David (Jennifer) Hutchison and Daniel Hutchison; five siblings, Debbra (George) Gersmehl, Renee (Steve) VerHaagh, Denise (Elwood) Free, John Hutchison, and Jeannie (Enrique) Centeno; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carol Thiel, Paul (Carolyn) Kees Jr., Margie Thiel, Sandy (Tim) Gossens, John (Sherry) Kees, Jeannie (Doug) Lindsley, Kathy (Wayne) Eldred, and Don Kees; also other relatives and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Caroline Hutchison; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Viola Kees; wife, Patty Hutchison; and two brothers-in-law, Richard Thiel and Leon Thiel.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Bo Perkins from Hope Community Church will officiate with cremation to follow at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel at a later date. Following the funeral service, a dinner for family and friends will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wedesday, October 23, 2024 from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Steve’s name.
Steve’s family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all of the family and friends for the love and support provided to Steve and Patty during the past year.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
