Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Kindred Funeral Home - Englewood

400 Union Boulevard

Englewood, Ohio

Dane MUTTER Obituary

MUTTER, Dane W.

Age 90, of Clayton, died on October 22, 2021. He was born November 23, 1930, in Morrow County, Ohio, to Charles and Muriel (Freeman) Mutter. He is survived by his wife Priscilla, his children Shay, Dane Jr. (Joyce), and Denis (Melissa). Two

other children, David and Susan (Barry McCormack), predeceased him. Dane is also survived by grandchildren

Benson, Colin, Alexis, Sheldon and Larisa (Max); great-grandchildren Kellen, Kai, Ashley and Elias; great-great-grandchildren Lia Sue and Abbey; by stepchildren Carol Carter and Eric Haag (Tina); and step-grandchildren Savannah and Caroline. Dane is also survived by his former spouse and mother of his children, Cecil Mae Beers. Dane had a rich life of service to the earth. He was a major player in the region's conservation and land stewardship progress. In 1963 he began working for the National Audubon Society as director of the Aullwood Children's Farm, now Aullwood Audubon Farm and Center. In 1967 he joined then Dayton-Montgomery Park District, now Five Rivers MetroParks. He stayed with this organization until 1988, leaving to serve as Executive Director of the newly formed Beavercreek Wetlands Association. While with the Park District he started writing his weekly column, Downtown Naturalist, for the Dayton Downtowner, a supplement to the Dayton Daily News. He wrote this column for 13 years.

In 2007 he and Brian Hackett of the Dayton Historical Society published the book, Gems of the Greater Dayton Region, an overview of the natural and cultural history of our region. Then in 2020 he published Nature in Dayton, an anthology of his favorite writings from his Downtown Naturalist column. In 2011 Dane was awarded the lifetime achievement award by the Partners for the Environment, a coalition of environmental organizations in the Miami Valley. And in 2018 the Beavercreek Wetlands Association named a newly created prairie the Dane Mutter prairie. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Beavercreek Wetlands Association, the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, or an organization of your choice. A celebration of Dane's life will be held at 2:00 at the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8690 Yankee Street, Dayton, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. To leave a message or share a special memory of Dane with his family, please visit:


www.kindredfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 31, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Dane MUTTER

Sponsored by Kindred Funeral Home - Englewood.

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

Cass

January 24, 2025

He performed a marriage ceremony for my husband and I. A vivid memory of that is when he was speaking and a gorgeous grasshopper flew on his tie and sat there for the duration. RIP Dane Mutter.

Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees

Charles and Irene Allbery

Planted Trees

Robert Makley

October 28, 2021

"Now he walks in quite solitude, the forest and the trees."

The Miami Valley lost a true visionary in the preservation of green space. His contributions to the natural world around Dayton and the Miami Valley will be felt and enjoyed by future generations.

Rest In Peace Dane Mutter. We will miss that smiling face -- but you have left your mark on the natural world of the Miami Valley and the hearts of every nature enthusiast.

The images that follow were taken in 2013 at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of The Park District of Dayton - Montgomery County. Now FiveRivers Five Rivers MetroParks

Charlie and Diane Shoemaker

October 26, 2021

I am proud to say that Dane was my friend for more than 40 years. His influence within the conservation community was immense and will never be forgotten. He loved the natural world and shared that love through words and deeds with all he came in contact with. He will be missed. Our condolences to the entire family.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Dane MUTTER's name

Memorial Events
for Dane MUTTER

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Kindred Funeral Home - Englewood

400 Union Boulevard, Englewood, OH 45322

How to support Dane's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Dane MUTTER's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more