Paul Eugene Cutler

Paul Eugene Cutler obituary, Plainwell, MI

Paul Eugene Cutler

Upcoming Events

Nov

13

Memorial Gathering

11:00 a.m.

Otsego United Methodist Church

223 East Allegan Street, Otsego, MI 49078

Nov

13

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Otsego United Methodist Church

223 East Allegan Street, Otsego, MI 49078

Paul Cutler Obituary

Paul Eugene Cutler of Kalamazoo went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 3, 2025. Paul was born on September 14, 1956, in Kalamazoo. He is the son of John and Marlene (Shipman) Cutler. He grew up in Plainwell, and he was a resident student at the Michigan State School for the Blind in Lansing. He graduated in 1978.

Paul was a big Detroit Tigers fan. He enjoyed discussing politics and was very knowledgeable about the political climate and current events. Paul was an avid reader. He was very intelligent and independent.

Paul was a dog lover, especially the family dog Rudy. Paul was a long-time member of the Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church.

Paul is survived by his parents: John and Marlene Cutler; his sister Dawn (David) Bradshaw; his niece Amanda (Trevor) Preston and his nephew David Bradshaw Jr. He is also survived by many cousins, close friends Deb Search Willoughby and Donald Roe as well as many others.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, November 13 at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m., both will be held at the Otsego United Methodist Church; 223 E Allegan St, Otsego, MI 49078.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Paul’s guestbook and/or share your favorite memory with his family.

The Cutler family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society; 120 South Woodhams St. Plainwell, MI 49080. 269 685-5881.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

13

Memorial Gathering

11:00 a.m.

Otsego United Methodist Church

223 East Allegan Street, Otsego, MI 49078

Nov

13

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Otsego United Methodist Church

223 East Allegan Street, Otsego, MI 49078