Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dutcher, William B. December 1, 2016
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Portland Review & Observer-Dec. 11, 2016

WILLIAM B. DUTCHER
Portland
William B. Dutcher, age 91 of Portland passed away December 1, 2016.

William was born August 13, 1925 to Sylvester and Bernita (Simmons) Dutcher. He was
the first mail carrier in Portland and worked for the Portland Post Office for over 35
years and was a farmer. Bill was a sports fanatic who loved the Tigers, U of M, and the
Redwings. He enjoyed fishing with his long-time friend, Dick Willemin and was an avid reader 
of his beloved Detroit News. he was a proud veteran  of the U.S. Navy. Bill married his
wife, Joyce (Townsend) on July 29, 1948.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marylin Balderson; and
brother-in-law, Richard Bigford. Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce (Townsend) 
Dutcher; children, Mary Kay (George) Johnson, Patrick Dutcher, Douglas Dutcher,  and Nancy 
(David) Spitzley; grandchildren, Johnathon Johnson, Colin Hoppes, and Nicholas
Hoppes; great-grandchildren, Landon, Haven, and Cruze Hoppes; sister Ellen Bigford; and
brother-in-law, Tom Balderson.

There will be a mass offered for Bill on December 31, 2016 at 4:30 at St. Patrick
Catholic Church. A graveside memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorial
contributions may be made to the St. Patrick Athletic Association or the Father Flohe 
foundation in memory of Bill.

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