Richard Gardner Hutchins

I began working with Dr Hutchins in 1994, and immediately it was evident he had a passion for the profession, and both being graduates of University of Illinois, he made it easy for me to adopt his expertise and his compassion for patients. Above all else, he treated his employees like family, always being supportive, generous, and full of faith. He spoke of his mother and sons often and always looked forward to spending time with them. I had the pleasure of seeing him and meeting his wife Judy last year, he was excited to be moving to his cabin in Upper Michigan, where his "heart was." I see now how lucky I was to have had him as a mentor. I will miss him terribly.

Rick was a unique personality that I enjoyed sitting next and singing with in the choir.

Such a blessing to know you and Judy. Thank you for all the good laughs and allowing me to be there during the hard times. Sending you love, Judy

I remember the first time I met Dr. Hutchins in 2009 at Village Green Dental Center late at night. He was a humble man who was passionate about helping people. I am blessed to have had the opportunity to know him during this phase of his life, and I trust he will be missed by many. -Jason Monroe

Your father and had a special and wonderful friendship.I dug up this picture from the Indy 500 race he invited me to go to with Joel and Eric. We had so much fun. I will miss him terribly and the summers at Piatt Lake, the construction projects and the snowmobiling. I will look forward to the day I will see him again in heaven as you will too. God bless my good and treasured friend and my sympathy to all the family.