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Cletus Cutcher Obituary

CUTCHER, Cletus C.
of Plainwell, MI

Transitioned peacefully Thursday, October 20, 2011. He was born on May 31, 1922 in Ohio, the eldest of five children. He served his country in the U.S. Marines in the South Pacific during World War II and provided for his family in his occupation as a master tool & die maker. Cletus is survived by Lois Cutcher, his wife of 65 years; two sons, Glen (Marlene) and Stephen (Mindy); five grandchildren, Laurel (Randle), Stephanie (Forrest), Ian, Jeffrey and Jane; and two great-grandchildren, Celeste and RJ. Also surviving Cletus are his brothers, Ralph (Bernice), Harold; sister-in-law, Jeanne Cutcher; and brother-in-law, Earl Barrett. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey; a sister, Marian; and a brother, Edward. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Cletus will
be remembered fondly for
his many great stories, his handcrafted boomerangs, and his sense of humor.

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Published by Kalamazoo Gazette on Oct. 23, 2011.

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