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DUTCHER, Michael Drew
Born May 15, 1951, Utah. Michael was a longtime resident of Sacramento, graduating from C.K. McClatchy high school in 1969. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Vincent H. Dutcher Sr., his mother Florence Afton Dutcher, and sister-in-law Linda Ann Dutcher. He provided support and care for his mother for many years before her death. Michael is survived by longtime friend, Janet Riggs, brothers Vince and Scott, sister-in-law Jennifer, nephews and niece Kirk, Kyle, Kristen and Cole. Michael passed away on January 23, 2011.
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Randall
November 27, 2021
I met Mike & Janet at city college. The 3 of us had a few classes in swimming there. We also went to CK Mcclatchy High school .
I would frequently run into him at the "0ld" Raley´s & he was a joy to talk with . I´ll miss him ...he always respected
many peers and had people person demeanor.
April 24, 2011
Vince ,Scott and Jennifer. I'm so sorry for your loss. As you know My mom,dad and I knew and loved Michael from when he was a little boy. Seeing his picture now reminds me of what a handsome young man he really was. Waay to young!
George J. Hollenbeck
cathy ingle(McDearmid)
February 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
david coker
February 20, 2011
Sad to get this news, my heart goes out to Scott, Vince, and Jennifer. My deepest sympathies during these hard times
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Scott Hewett
February 20, 2011
Our families were friends waaay back in the 50's, when life was more simple and down-to-earth. We did lots of "laughin-n-scratchin" together back then. I will always treasure those days and the Dutcher family for being a big part of it. My sympathy to the family and close friends of Mike.
John Kiene
February 19, 2011
I used to bump into Mike at Raley's from time to time. Always glad to see me, always jovial. A great loss.
David Coulson
February 18, 2011
Mike was a very special person who I was privileged to call my friend. I liked and admired him for his depth and sincerity. The more you got to know Mike the more you realized how much more there was to know.
Although Mike and I were classmates at McClatchy, we became friends while taking a creative writing class at Sacramento City College.
Last summer, we and long-time mutual friend, Brann Thomas, had a hilarious time at a Chinese restaurant on Broadway and when we cruised our old Land Park haunts. Our reminiscences seemed to erase the many years since our youth, and our laughter made us feel the way we used to feel, if only for a few hours. I wouldn't give anything for those few hours.
I will always miss you, Mike. My condolences go out to Janet and family.
Barbara Beattie
February 18, 2011
A real nice guy. CK and JFK classmates will miss him. Deepest sympathy to his family
Barbara (Lee) Beattie
February 18, 2011
A sweetheart of a guy. RIP. K--- (Hadlock) Beck
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