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Charles Cutts Obituary
Okemos
Formerly of St. Paul, MN
Charles Eugene Cutts passed away on September 12, 2015 at age 101. Charles was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on May 15, 1914. He received his Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Minnesota in 1949 and was a registered professional engineer in Minnesota, Florida and Michigan. Charles was a professor at the University of Minnesota, University of Florida, George Washington University, and Michigan State University. He also belonged to many fraternal organizations.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI with Rev. Katherine Carlson officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Charles to the Boy Scouts of America, Chief Okemos Council, 400 W. Michigan, Lansing, MI 48910. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Cutts
October 8, 2015
The memories from growing up on the farm always included memories of Aunt Jane & Uncle Charlie & Beth & George coming to visit. Thoughts are with you, Beth and Nola and the kids.
Cousin Jane Krohn Weddle
Norma Tejkl
September 18, 2015
My sweet, sweet Charlie what a wonderful friend and neighbor you were to me. I will miss our talks and the wonderful stories of your fascinating life. You were one of a kind and I'm so honored to have crossed paths with you in my journey in life. May you rest in peace. Seth and Jess please accept my deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
September 18, 2015
Dr Charles Cutts had a huge impact on my life. He was my Dad's boss at MSU. He was involved in the admin and leadership of our Scout Troop, Tr 164, which produced quite a few Eagles including George and myself. I will always remember him in his study, smoking his pipe and keeping an eye on George and I when we were only knee high to a grasshopper. My deepest codolences to Beth, Nola, george Jr, Stephanie, Betsy and Paul. Grandpa Cutts will be missed.
Margaret and Gene Szedenits
September 18, 2015
Dear Seth and Jesse, Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Within our hearts and in our memories, those we love remain with us always.
love, Margaret and Gene
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Jean Marie Brown
September 17, 2015
I will miss you always, Pa Cutts. But part of me is glad that Ma Cutts is no longer waiting for you. Give her a kiss for me and have her do the same to you.
Betsy Cutts
September 16, 2015
Grandpa, I'm so glad to have known you and loved you. Thank you for your encouragement through college and the beginning of graduate school. I've always loved and appreciated your letters and phone calls and I am so saddened that they can't continue. Thank you for sharing your stories, for always being concerned about the mountain weather, and for always saying how proud you were of me and my brothers and sister. I'm glad you're at peace and can be reunited with Grandma Jane and Dad.
Love, Betsy (and Stephanie, Paul, Sam, and George Jr.)
Martha Daniels
September 16, 2015
My memories of Mr. Cutts (I can't imagine calling him anything else, I was too young when I met him--8, I think?) are of a warm and gentle man, with a sly sense of humor. He will be missed. May memories of him bring you smiles and peace. Hugs to the whole family.
Mark Bebensee
September 15, 2015
Dear Beth and Jesse,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Charlie was a terrific guy. I always thought of him as a role model, and he's one of the reasons I decided to go into college teaching.
All of the South Carolina Bebensees remember so fondly the family reunion your folks put together for all of in Omaha in about 1993. I smile when I think about Jane and Charlie being back together again now.
Charlie was also a great friend to my Dad, particularly over the last few years. He so looked forward to their weekly Saturday morning phone calls. Thank you for your many kindnesses in fielding Bruce's phone calls when he had trouble reaching Charlie.
We will be with you in spirit on Saturday morning. I tried calling the number my Dad said was your cell number, but I got the voice mail of someone else. Please know we're thinking about you. Mark, Mary, Alan, and Lorraine Bebensee
September 15, 2015
Seth and family, so sorry for your loss. May your memories of your Dad comfort you as you move forward. Kathy Kacynski
Kim Dyer
September 14, 2015
A wonderful man with a great sense of humor. You will be missed, sir.
Donna Wilson
September 14, 2015
Tears in my eyes now as I write a note to you, Seth, and your in-laws Nola and children. Charlie, Charlie! What a long run! Bless your heart, sir. I will remember you.
Love from Donna
Jesse McClain
September 13, 2015
You will be missed!
Jesse McClain
September 13, 2015
Brightest blessing to a very special man. You will be missed!
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