December 3, 1950 ~ December 20, 2013
Dr. Richard Robert Hutcherson, 63, of Jefferson City, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at his residence.
He was born on December 3, 1950, in Washington, Missouri, the son of Robert Newton and Kathleen M. Hirsch Hutcherson.
He was married on May 27, 1973, in Jonesburg, Missouri, to Marilyn Gayle Allen who survives at the home.
A 1969 graduate of Montgomery County R-2 High School, he received a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree from Northeast Missouri State University, and a Specialist degree and Doctor of Education degree from the University of Missouri.
Dr. Hutcherson retired in 2003 as Special Education Coordinator with the Missouri Department of Education where he had been employed for twenty years. Following retirement he was a real estate entrepreneur.
He was a licensed private pilot; motorcycle and scuba diving enthusiast; enjoyed gardening and beekeeping; and had a great passion for learning.
Other survivors include his mother, Kathleen Hutcherson, St. Louis; one son, Dr. Timothy C. Hutcherson, Buffalo, New York; two brothers, Michael Hutcherson, Jonesburg, Missouri; and Stephen (Glinda) Hutcherson, Warrenton, Missouri; and two sisters, Kathleen Hutcherson, St. Louis; and Mary Armstrong, St. Louis.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Drs. David Henry and Rob Erickson officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 77 West Port Plaza, Suite 480, St. Louis, MO 63146-3122.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Guestbook
This Gentleman was one fine man. I only had the occasion to meet him in his final weeks, but he came across as a very dignified and strong individual. Please accept my sympathies, and may he rest in peace
So sorry, Marilyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
To the entire Hutcherson family: Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Rick was always full
of life. I will always remember his big smile. May he rest in God’s loving arms forever. Cling to the good memories always knowing that we all will meet again. “Semper Fidelis”
To the entire Hutcherson family: Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Rick was always full
of life. I will always remember his big smile. May he rest in God’s loving arms forever. Cling to the good memories always knowing that we all will meet again. “Semper Fidelis”
Marilyn and family, please know that you have our sympathy for you loss. I can remember so many good conversations about Rick and Tim that you shared with Rich and I. God Bless!
Laura and Rich Conley
Marilyn and family, please know that you have our sympathy for you loss. I can remember so many good conversations about Rick and Tim that you shared with Rich and I. God Bless!
Laura and Rich Conley
Heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Please know that we are thinking about you all during this difficult time. May the days ahead get easier and your memories replace the tears with smiles. We are thinking about you all.
So very sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Linda Oligschlaeger
So very sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Linda Oligschlaeger
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I just heard that Rich passed away and am very sorry to
hear the news. I am sorry we were not able to have see and talk over the
years.
I just heard that Rich passed away and am very sorry to
hear the news. I am sorry we were not able to have see and talk over the
years.
Marilyn, I just found this. I’m so sorry. Prayers for you and your family.
Its been 16 yrs since I had the honor of working for Rick. I moved out of state, changed careers, totally lost touch. But I thought of Rick today, googled him and found his obituary. It saddens me to say the least.