Charles Hutchinson
November 27, 2020
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Charles Duane Hutchinson, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020. After a long battle with congestive heart failure, diabetes and kidney disease, he passed quietly at home with his son, Craig (and Peggy), by his side.
Charles was born July 20, 1931, to John and Ruby (Daniels) Hutchinson, in their home on Holcomb Street, Des Moines, IA. Upon graduation from East High School in 1949, he worked for the School Board and City of Des Moines. Charles then spent many years with the United States Postal Service, from which he retired. He held some part-time positions “after retirement” to keep busy. He was also in the Naval Reserves.
Charles was known for his gift of making people laugh, his quick wit, great sense of humor, big smile and zest for life. He loved being with family and enjoyed, bowling, fishing, golfing, dancing, Big Band Music, Winterset & Eastgate Lodge, playing cribbage, horse racing, and watching game shows, Lawrence Welk, Perry Mason, cowboy movies and football. He enjoyed Life!
Charles is survived by and will be dearly missed by his children, Craig (Peggy) Hutchinson, Altoona, IA; Connie Hutchinson, Las Vegas, NV; Cyndy Manning; Herb Hutchinson, IA; Jacob Hutchinson, Council Bluffs, IA; Jonathon Hutchinson, CA; as well as his (7) grandchildren and (12) great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother John Hutchinson; first wife Arzelle Ritchie; second wife Lois Hutchinson and his girlfriend of last 11 years Joan Evans.
Visitation will begin at 1:00PM, followed by funeral services at 2:00PM, Monday, December 7, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home in Altoona (105 4th Street SW). Burial will take place at Des Moines Masonic Cemetery, 1550 48th Street, Des Moines, IA.
In honor of Charles, memorials may be directed to, Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 862, Des Moines, IA 50304-0862. (Hope Ministries provides food, clothing, shelter and life recovery programs for men, women and children in the Greater Des Moines Area.
One of Charles’ favorite departure lines: “I’ll come back when I can’t stay so long!”
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Nancy & Larry Young
12/06/2020
So sorry for your families loss. Remember the past and cherish your memories. Rev 21:4 (TLB)
STEVEN GREEN
12/06/2020
On behalf of East Gate Lodge and myself, Chuck will be sorely missed. My father was an officer with Chuck in the Lodge. Chuck was not only a great person to all, he was a good man to his Masonic values.
Wade Sheeler
12/02/2020
I've known Chuck for many years through various Masonic activites. He was a great guy. Always had a quick smile and ready to crack some type of joke. He will be missed.
Pam McCampbell
12/02/2020
We traveled with Chuck in the Grand Lodge family of Bud and Kris Ericson. He always had a joke and a smile. Good dancer too. Will miss seeing him. Condolences to his family.