Leo Lewis Hutchison

Leo Lewis Hutchison, age 80, of Ludington, died September 7, 2020 at home.  He was born February 20, 1940 in Ludington, the youngest of the late Edward and Ruby Hutchison.

Leo married Dixielee Lash on September 16, 1961.  He worked for the Ford Motor Company at the transmission plant in Livonia for thirty-six years until his retirement in 2002.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and old Farmall tractors.  He belonged to the Old Engine Club and really enjoyed it.

He is survived by his wife, Dixielee; his daughter, Sharie Thompson (David); sisters, Viola Gutschke and Robina Storm; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his nephew, Robert Gutschke who he was raised with and was his best friend; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Tom Hutchison, daughter, Laurie Damron, one brother and four sisters. 

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 12th, 11 am at Summit Township Cemetery on Hawley Road.  There is no need to dress up as Leon never liked to.  Please dress for the weather.

A luncheon will follow at Memorial Tree Park (corner of Washington and Ivanhoe) in Ludington.  

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