Warren B. Offutt

1928 - 2017

BORN

1928

DIED

2017

Warren Offutt Obituary

Name: Rosary for Warren B. Offutt
Start: 2017-10-13T16:30:00.000Z
Location: Sacred Heart Mission

Warren B. Offutt passed away peacefully on September 20, 2017, in the presence of his family at his home, Starview, in the beautiful Cloudcroft mountains that he so loved.

Warren was predeceased by his parents Emily (Prochaska) Offutt and William Bernard Offutt, his beloved Beverly (Rheaume) Offutt and Elizabeth (Luttrell) Offutt, his son-in-law Robert Hiestand, and his grandson Joseph Offutt.

Warren is survived by his brothers William Offutt and his wife Nancy of Colorado Springs, CO and John Offutt and his wife Elizabeth of Bethesda, MD.

His 10 children:
Catherine Offutt and spouse Robert Laakkonen of Royalston, MA
Teresa Hiestand of Meridian, ID
Constance Wolff and spouse James Wolff of Kennesaw, GA
Peter Offutt and spouse Lisa Hall Offutt of Mossville, IL
Matthew Offutt and spouse Aira Dagdag Offutt of San Jose, CA
Margaret Rudd and spouse Robert Rudd of Wheaton, IL
Gregory Offutt and spouse Linda Lundin Offutt of Bakersfield, CA
Christopher Offutt and spouse Tracy Dati of Oconomowoc, WI
David Offutt and spouse Mindy Dyer Offutt of West Chicago, IL
Douglas Offutt and spouse Jennifer Snook Offutt of Batavia, IL

His 25 grandchildren:
Molly, Zlatca, Katia and RuSheng, Elizabeth, Benjamin, and Sarah, William and John, Adriana and Julia, Carl, Philip, Emily, Marie and Lydia, Vanessa and Anne, Marguerite, Nina and Michael, Hayley and Danielle, Nicholas and Natalie.

His 19 great-grandchildren:
Giacomo and Maximus, Emmalyn, Marienne, Colin and Harrison, Cora and Eleanor, George and Oliver, Elijah and Quinn, Alaina, Maleah, Ian, Everly and Julian, Easton and Walker.

Warren was born February 13, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. He received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Union College in Schenectady, NY and an honorary PhD from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1987. He was a lifelong ham radio operator and accomplished amateur astronomer. Warren (AF9Q) and Beverly (N9JVN) retired to the Cloudcroft, NM mountains to pursue their joint interest in the skies and enjoyed many years of astronomy research together. Warren and Beverly were deeply grateful to be welcomed and embraced by their Sacred Heart Mission and Piney Woods communities.

A passionate learner and student, Warren's brilliant mind, kind and generous soul, wise and thoughtful counsel, and wry wit and humor are deeply missed by his family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Sacred Heart Mission Catholic Church, PO Box 236, La Luz, NM 88337.

A celebration Rosary and Mass will be at the Sacred Heart Mission in Cloudcroft, NM on Friday, October 13, 2017. Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Oct. 8 to Nov. 7, 2017.

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Vito Spada

September 9, 2020

Thank you for hiring me for Project Star at Airborne Instruments Laboratory, in Mineola NY. You were always a stand out man among men...

Emmett Savage

October 10, 2017

Many of us have fond memories of our Piney Woods Volunteer Firefighter Warren Offutt. His spare time hobby was doing astronomy work in his astrodome on top of Skyline Trail in Piney Woods; his telescope mount was interconnected with other astronomy users via internets. Another hobby was Amateur Radio which he interconnected with his telescopic astrodome operation; his FCC issued radio call sign was AF9Q, an Extra Class holder, newly renewed in March 2014.
He contributed in rebuilding the High Rolls VFD Constitution and Bylaws, and contributed greatly in organizing the Piney Woods Fire Sub-Station.
His trademark was the large wide-brim black felt hat that he always wore.

Emmett Savage, retired High Rolls Volunteer Firefighter.

Jim and Georgia Rink

October 8, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of Warren's passing. We met Warren and Beverly when we became members of Sacred Heart in Cloudcroft in the early 1990's. They were always such a joy to be around and you could not help but feel the love they always had for each other. I always remember Warren had some type of story to share when you were around him. He always had a smile on his face and was a delight to be around. He will be missed and loved by all who knew him. Our prayers for your family at this time of great loss .

Jackie Diehl

October 6, 2017

So very sorry to hear of Warren's passing. He and Beverly were both delightful and memorable friends through astronomy. He had a huge impact on my life in astronomy and encouraged me throughout my endeavors. I will miss him. My condolences to you all.

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