Ralph M. Hutchinson

Jan 6, 1915 - May 21, 1972

Ralph M. Hutchinson, 57, a former resident of South Bend, died in Hamilton, Ohio, this week following a four-month illness.

He was born in South Bend in 1915, and lived here until graduating from high school. A graduate of DePauw University, Greencastle, he moved to Hamilton in 1963 as manager of a modular home firm there.

He married Madra Kuehn on July 22, 1940. She survives along with his mother, Mrs. Ralph M. Hutchinson of South Bend, a son, Ralph of Hamilton, and a daughter. Jeanne, of Hutchinson.

A 32nd Degree Mason, Mr. Hutchinson was a member of Portage Lodge 675, F&AM. and the South Bend Valley of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He was also a member of Elks Lodge 93 and the Hamilton Rotary Club, and served as secretary for the Hamilton Civic Theatre.

He was a lieutenant with the U.S Navy during World War II. He was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Hamilton, Wednesday following funeral services.

Article from 26 May 1972 The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)

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08/18/2026 EJS

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