Robert "Bob" Hutton

OBITUARY OF ROBERT EUGENE HUTTON


And he bowed his head to Jesus
And he stood for Uncle Sam
And he only loved one woman
He was always proud of what he had-
He said his greatest contribution
Is the ones you leave behind
Raised in the ways and gentle kindness
Of a small town southern man…

May 14, 2018 in Wichita, KS. Robert “Bob” Hutton, joined his wife, Jane Ellen, who preceded him 15 days earlier in heaven. He was born July 9, 1926 to parents Harry Kenneth Hutton and Mary Marguerite (Jones) Hutton in Nowata, OK. One younger brother, Billy Lee Hutton preceded him in death, as well as his parents.

Bob attended Neodesha High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines on March 1944, leaving before commencement exercises. Upon returning home, he met the love of his life and they were married on Oct. 12, 1948 at the First Christian Church in Fredonia. They were together almost 70 years.

Robert was employed by the Neodesha Standard Oil Plant for 20 years, until they closed. He worked for the City of Fredonia, as foreman of streets, parks, cemetery and sanitation departments until his retirement. He was responsible for starting the recycling program that is now in place in Fredonia. He also built many of the beautiful homes in Fredonia.

Volunteer work was a big part of his activities. Volunteer Fire Department 40 years, Masons, Shriners, American Legion, VFW, church, as well as helping people who needed a hand up.

Loved ones that will miss their Father and Grandfather until they meet again are: Son: Cary Eugene Hutton (Paula) Fredonia, KS. Daughters: Sharalyn Gay Hogan (Dr. David E. Hogan) Edmond, OK., Laura Lee Hogg (Dale) Brandon, Fla. Grandchildren: Laci Anne Seward (Rob) Dittmer, MO., Lindsay Vea Johnson (Chase), Sun Prairie, WI., Ashleigh Rose Elbert (Scott) Pittsburg, KS., Robert Aden Hogan (Amanda) Edmond, OK., Roslyn Alaine Hogan Guthrie, OK.,
Roslyn Alaine Hogan Guthrie, OK., Roshelle Amie Anderson (Sloan) Oklahoma City, OK., Lauren Sharal Hogg Hawaii, Steven Robert Hogg Brandon, Fla., Reese Anne Hutton Fredonia, KS., Derian Allen Hutton Fredonia, KS., Parker Edward Johnson Sun Prairie, WI., Noah Robert Johnson Sun Prairie, WI.

A date of celebration of Life has yet to be determined.

Memorials have been suggested to the Mason Lodge 95 and may be mailed of left at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 510 N. 7th Fredonia, KS 66736.