MAHOMET - Richard "Dick" E. Dutton, 83, of Mahomet, formerly of Delavan, passed away on November 9, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Born June 8, 1937 in Fisher, Illinois son of Richard A. and Hattie Dean Dutton. He married Joyce A. Pasero in Paris, Illinois on April 23, 1960.

Richard is survived by his wife, Joyce and four children; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. Daughter, Debra and Ken Sherwinski of Merrillville, Indiana and their son, Adam of Joplin, Missouri; son, Richard J. Dutton and Kathy Menk Dutton and their children: Joseph of Troy, Ohio, daughters: Karli (Evan) Swank of Mason, Ohio and Reagan Dutton of Rosemount, Minnesota; daughter, Donna (Paul) Pauling and their children: Sydney, Lucas, and Addison of Appleton, Wisconsin. David Dutton and Tina (Kleiber) of Catlin, Illinois and their sons: Richard T. Westville, Illinois and James A. of High Ridge, Missouri. Great-grandchildren: Cameron Swank of Mason, Ohio and Layla Dutton of Westville, Illinois.

Richard earned his bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University. He taught math and science and coached all sports at Hopedale Elementary School before being named principal in 1966 after earning his master's degree from Illinois State University. He took a position as Assistant Registrar and Supervisor of Student Teachers at the University of Wisconsin – Superior from 1968 to 1970. In 1970 he was named principal of Delavan Elementary School and in 1983 became the Superintendent until his retirement in 1994.

Richard enjoyed coaching basketball, hunting, fishing, and playing golf, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and working with young people and teaching.

Due to the current pandemic, a private memorial Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahomet. Fr. Joe Hogan and Fr. Paul Meismer will officiate. There will be no visitation. The memorial Mass may be viewed "live" at the Church website www.ololcatholic.org. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Delavan. Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Delavan is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Southwestern Guide Dogs of Bradenton, Florida. To express condolences online visit www.davisoswaldfh.com.

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Published by The Pantagraph on Nov. 12, 2020.

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Matt and Sandy Alexander

December 1, 2020

Sorry to hear of Mr Dutton’s passing. He was a great Principle of Delavan Elementary. He touched a lot of lives.

Connie Stites Konya

November 20, 2020

My 40 year teaching career began in the summer of 1979 when I walked into the Delavan School building and interviewed with Mr.Dutton. I have always been so grateful for those early years and have many fond memories working for him. My prayers go out to Joyce and the Dutton family.

Arthur McCrea

November 17, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Dutton's passing. I always enjoyed his sense of humor.

Barbara Burk

November 15, 2020

I was surprised and sorry to hear of Mr. Dutton's passing. He was my junior high math teacher in Hopedale. I remember his smile and willingness to help students. I had a tough time with junior high math. Saw him a couple years ago at my high school class reunion and at Ann Prater's service. I know the children won't remember this, but we were country neighbors when you lived on Toboggan Avenue, and I babysat for them a time or two when Linda couldn't. You have wonderful memories to keep him with you always.

Barb ( Prater) Lawson

November 15, 2020

Many, many wonderful memories growing up with your children!

Jean &Jan Finn

November 14, 2020

I Am So Sorry To Here About Your Husband! He Was A Great Principal When We Went Delavan Grade School!

David Diekhoff

November 13, 2020

I encouraged Dick to write down some of the funniest things he heard from kids at school. One time he drove a bus to pick up kindergarten kids. My youngest son was wearing a St. Louis Cardinal shirt and when Dick told him he could only pick up Cub fans, my son quickly told him that he liked the Cubs too! I hope there may be a special place in heaven for educators like Dick. He was the best for the kids. Judy and I extend our sincere condolences to you, Joyce and all your family .

Terry Fortman

November 12, 2020

Joyce....to you and your family I extend my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. I've missed seeing you since our retirements and I wish you best.

Donna Pforr

November 11, 2020

I will sure miss visiting with you when I come to your home to see Joyce. We've had some good conversations and you were a big help in enabling Joyce to join our Zoom book club gatherings during this past year.

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