Wayzata, Minnesota
Chute, Frederick Hawley Passed away at his home on February 8, 2009. He was 96 years old. Frederick was born in Minneapolis on June 4, 1912. He attended Blake School, where he was head boy of the school and a standout athlete, particularly in football and baseball. He went on to attend Yale University, where he graduated in 1935. He served in World War II as a naval aviation officer assigned to an anti-submarine patrol squadron. He retired from the Navy in 1945 as a lieutenant commander. In 1947 he married Marcella Phelps, and together they raised six children. After college and military service, Frederick went to work for his father and uncle in the family real estate business where he continued to work until the business was sold in 2007. During his real estate career he developed the Mid-City Industrial Center in Northeast Minneapolis, the Broadway Place office buildings, and several motels. Frederick was an avid sportsman who enjoyed many outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, downhill skiing, canoeing, ice boating, and sailboat racing. A number of times he was on the winning boat while racing A Scow sailboats at the annual Inland Lakes Yachting Association championships. Frederick had many interests in life, but most of all he loved to spend time with his family. Frederick was a past president of the Minneapolis Club; commodore of the Minnetonka Yacht Club; commodore of the Inland Lakes Yachting Association; ILYA racing judge; member of the Blake School Board of Trustees; member of the Advisory board at First National Bank in St. Anthony Falls; active in fundraising for United Way; and active in Girl Scouts of Minnesota. Frederick was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret, who died at age 13 in 1923; and by his parents, Frederick Butterfield Chute and Elizabeth Hawley Chute. Frederick is survived by Marcella, his wife of 62 years; children, Constance Dowling (Patrick), Frederick Chute Jr. (Lynn), Dr. Edmund Chute (Harriett), John M. Chute, David Chute (Christina), Anne Nowlan (Tom), and sixteen grandchildren. Memorial service 2 pm Monday, February 16, 2009 at The Episcopal Church of St. Edward the Confessor, 865 North Ferndale Road, (Corner of Ferndale Rd. & County Road 6) Wayzata. Private interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, Minnesota Historical Society, or Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Dear Anne and Connie,
I happened to read the notice in the "Strib"about your Father's passing and looked up this guestbook to offer my condolences as I do not have your current addresses. He sounds like a fabulous man whose life touched many people. And I know he produced a wonderful family!
I offer my sympathy to you and yours.
Sincerely,
Pam (Beamish) Lott
Pam Lott
February 25, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
Dear Chutes,
As some of you may know, during the mid-1930s my father chose to apply for a job in Minnesota based on how wonderful his college friends from there were. Fred was one of them. I’ve always been impressed that Dad valued his friendships to that degree. I’ve also been grateful on his behalf that in the middle of the many difficulties of the Depression, he had the opportunity to make such beloved, lifelong friends.
In the slim memoir he agreed to write for us kids, Dad...
Kathryn Humphrey
February 17, 2009 | Seattle, WA
Dear Marcie & Family,
Many treasured Memories of Fred & your father..
He always enjoyed sharing the Golf Cart ride down to the Lake..Cared deeply for his family, enjoyed sharing pictures & stories of each of you..
Yes, he truly will be missed.
You all are in my Prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Judy Resch
Judy Resch
February 15, 2009 | Staples, MN
One of the most looked forward to events on our many trips to Minnetonka, was lunch with Marcie and Fred at their beautiful home. We will always cherish his friendship.
Terry and Susie Bischoff
February 14, 2009 | Palm City, FL
One of the most looked forward to events on our many trips to Minnetonka, was lunch with Marcie and Fred at tgeir beutiful home. We will always cherish his friendship.
Terry Bisxchoff
February 14, 2009 | Paalm City, FL
Dear family,
Every day that I took care of Fred was one of stories, laughter and an overall good feeling. He was a kind and generous man with a sense of humor that continued even if he wasn't feeling well. He always asked after my own family and genuinely cared about me. He reminded me of my own Dad as they both shared the gift of humility. I will miss taking care of him and hearing his voice, but I think we are all better for having known such a great man.
Helen Miltich Kaul RN
Helen Miltich Kaul
February 14, 2009 | Deephaven, MN
We are saddened to learn of Fred's passing. He has been a sailing Icon to us as we fondly remember the various meetings we have had with Marcie and Fred in recent years. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Clyde Buckstaff
February 13, 2009 | Paradise Valley, AZ
I have many fond memories of Fred Chute. One of my earliest memories was of Fred advising us not to eat all the chocolate chip cookies during a birthday party sleep over for David. I will never forget shooting a shot gun on my maiden duck hunting trip on Lang Lake under the watchful eye of Fred. I recall that first hunting experience on Lang was cold, wet and virtually devoid of water fowl. Perhaps the best memory was of Fred and Marcie along with Tina and the grandchildren cheering on the...
Tom Burton
February 13, 2009 | Deephaven
I am so very sorry to hear this, and my heart goes out to the entire Chute family. I feel absolutely blessed that I was able to meet Fred and spend as much time as I did getting to know him over the years, I will remember his amazingly dry sense of humor for the rest of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
peter crawford
February 13, 2009 | Orono, MN
