Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Keith W. Dutcher

Feb. 26, 1923 - Jan. 26, 1999

 

South Bend Tribune 1/28/1999

Keith W. Dutcher, 75, of York Road, South Bend, Ind., passed away of natural causes early Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, at his residence. Mr. Dutcher was born on Feb. 26, 1923, in Tyner, Ind., and had lived in the South Bend area since 1963, coming from Walkerton, Ind. He retired in 1988 from Gates Town and Country Chevrolet where he worked for 30 years. He also served in the United States Air Force in World War II. Mr. Dutcher was a member of the Cathedral of St. James Episcopal Church and B.P.O. Elks Lodge #235.

 

On June 28, 1968, Mr. Dutcher married Joan Jackson, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Carol Lee Clark of LaPorte, Ind., and Pamela Jane Kaiser of Walkerton; a son, David K. Dutcher of LaPorte; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and by a sister, Ruth Myers of Seattle, Wash.

 

Services for Mr. Dutcher will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, in the Cathedral of St. James, with the Rev. Frederick Mann officiating. Burial will take place in Southlawn Cemetery following service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice. The Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 William Street, is in charge of arrangements.