Charles H. Beutter

July 2, 1907 – July 11, 2004

Charles H. Beutter, 97, of Homewood Avenue, Mishawaka, Ind., completed his long and happy life on Earth at 7:35 a.m.Sunday, July 11. He ended a 10-day hospital stay on July 2nd in time to celebrate his final birthday at Diamond Lake, Mich., with his family, neighbors and friends who always made that annual event the highlight of his year. That evening he returned to Hubbard Hill Estates where he had resided the past three months with his many new friends and compassionate caregivers. “Charlie”was born in South Bend, Ind., on July 2, 1907, to Henry and Clara (Wolf) Beutter. His sister, Erma Achton, preceded him in death.

Swept off his feet by a beautiful young nurse, he married Helen M. Cone in Mishawaka on Feb.18, 1931. Helen’s death on March 14, 1998, did not end his love for her.

Beutter is survived by two children who were blessed with a father that gave them unlimited time, help and love. His daughter, Barbara D’Achille, resides in Beaver Falls, Pa., and a son, Robert (Mary Alice) Beutter lives in Mishawaka. “Grandpa Chuck” shared his love, integrity and wisdom with eight grandchildren, Robert D’Achille (Patricia), Whitney Point, N.Y., Thomas D’Achille, Beaver Falls, Pa., James D’Achille (Sherri), Coconut Creek, Fla., Nancy Shrouds (Curt), Beaver Falls, Brent Beutter (Michelle), Newark, Calif., Lori Alexander, Brentwood, Tenn., Brad Beutter (Donna), South Bend, and Brian Beutter (Sabrina), Madison, Wis.;10 great- grandchildren and one great- great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by two baby grandsons, Bruce Beutter and David D’Achille.

After graduating from South Bend Central High School, Beutter attended Notre Dame for two years before transferring to the University of Illinois where he graduated with a BS degree in business in 1929.

He began his working life (and The Great Depression) at the brokerage house of E.Lowitz & Co., South Bend.He started his banking career at Mishawaka Loan and Trust Company before joining St. Joseph Bank and Trust Company as a mortgage loan officer. 42 years later he retired from St.Joseph Bank as vice president and trust officer. Only 65 years of age at the time, Beutter accepted a position as trust officer at Valley American Bank and Trust Company and worked for another 17 years. Although he enjoyed his summers at the lake, gardening, caring for nature, birds and wildlife, fishing trips to Canada with his friends, and family vacation trips, he always had time to serve others and help his community.He had served as treasurer of the Mishawaka Board of School Trustees, president and 50- year member of the South Bend Rotary Club, president and life member of South Bend Turners, commodore of the Eagle Lake Yacht Club, director of the YMCA and of the Scholarship Foundation of St.Joseph County, and was a 70-year member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m.on Friday, July 16, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N.Main St., Mishawaka, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, in St.Peter Lutheran Church where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m.with Rev.Kenneth Mangelsdorf officiating.Burial will follow at St.Joseph Valley Memorial Park

Source: Newspapers.com

10/16/2024 EJS