Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Jan 3, 1942 – Jan 19, 2021 (Age 79)
Ferdinand C. “Fred” Hutterer, 79, of North Catasauqua, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 3, 1942 in Northampton, he was a son of the late Fred J. and Mary A. (Marsch) Hutterer. Fred and his loving wife, Carol (Tarnopolski), celebrated 59 years of marriage last October. He was a graduate of Northampton High School class of 1960 and served on the reunion committee. He obtained his Master Barber Certification and served the community as a barber for over 50 years until his retirement. He also worked for Mack Trucks for 15 years. Fred was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church in North Catasauqua. He served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member and past president of the Holy Name Society. Fred was also a coach and one of the founding members of the Suburban North Football League. In 2003, he was honored with the Four Chaplains Award through the American Legion. Fred enjoyed fishing and the outdoors with family and friends.
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his beloved children, Fred C. and wife, Holly, Ann Marie Berner and husband, Gregory, Mark W. and wife, Terrilin; grandchildren, Jessica Boandl and husband, Kyle, Sara Beth Berner-Orcutt and husband, Francis, Carlee Hutterer, Allison Hutterer, Lindsey Hutterer, Charles Hutterer; great-grandchildren, Elise, Piper, Dierks; beloved sister, Patricia Ondrejca; aunt, Mary Bock; sisters-in-law, Michelle Hartung and husband, Jay, Andrea Zavilla and fiancé, David; and many nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Ronald Ondrejca and his favorite dog Bruno.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 25th at 11:00 a.m. in the church, 1229 3rd St., North Catasauqua. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. (rotation of 10 people) in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton. Those in attendance will kindly be requested to practice social distancing and wear a face cover.
Memorials: Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospice or to the Church in loving memory of Fred. Online condolences may be offered above.
Read MoreCarol and family, My thoughts and prayers are with and for all the family.
Patricia Ifkovits
January 15, 2025 | ETTERS, PA | Friend
As the one-year anniversary of Fred's passing is upon us, we pray that God has granted him the joys of eternal life and has brought consolation and peace to Carol and the family. May Fred and all the souls of our family's departed rest in the light of Christ.
Paul and Cindy Hiryak
January 17, 2022 | Family
Pat & Hutterer Family,
Pat, We are so very sorry for the loss of your Brother. A Brother is always our first best friend & someone we love & admire so much. Please know that you & the rest of the Hutterer Family are in our Thoughts & Prayers!
God Bless
With Deepest Sympathy
Love,
Donna & Don Hoffman
RIP Fred
Donna & Don Hoffman
January 28, 2021 | Friend
Carol and Family,
My sympathies for your loss. Many great memories of our trips over the years.
Louise Fritchey
January 26, 2021 | Friend
Mrs Hutterer, Fred, Ann, Mark and family- Our deepest condolences to you all at this time. I’ve known Fred since I was about 8 yrs old when he coached me in football-great times and memories. I also had the pleasure of him being my barber for a number of years and also cutting my sons hair as well for a good number of years. He always gave my son his infamous “Johnny Unitas flat-top”. He was always a joy to talk sports with when at the shop, especially about our Dallas Cowboys or NY Yankees....
Anthony Carfara
January 25, 2021 | Friend
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the family in light of Fred's passing. My son Jonathan went to Fred for his haircut since the age of 3 years, he is now 37 years old. Fred was the only person that my son would go to for his haircut when he was a toddler, and went there until he graduated from college. Fred was also a good friend to my father John, and would go to his home to cut his hair after he had his stroke. Fred will always be remembered for his involvement in the...
Mary K. Riegel
January 25, 2021 | Friend
As a member of the Toadmasters, I salute Fred better known as (Fred the Barber) for his fishing expertise, sense of humor, zest for life and all-around great guy. He will be greatly missed by his fellow fishermen.
Greg Lauer
January 24, 2021 | Easton, PA | Friend
May God grant Carol and family His comfort and peace.
Dcn. Paul Hiryak
January 24, 2021 | Family
Carol, Fred, Ann, Mark. I am so very sorry for your loss. Fred was a wonderful person. To this day I still miss stopping in at the shop and always sharing stories but most importantly. Always sharing a laugh together. May you have comfort knowing all the great memories of him. God Bless and prayers to all of you.
Duke Hartranft
January 24, 2021 | Catasauqua, PA | Acquaintance
