Richard Harter Hutchings (known by many as “Pennsylvania Hutch”), 86. of State College passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born in Surveyor, PA (Clearfield Co.) on October 31, 1936 the son of the late Harry and Olive Hutchings. He married to his bride for 62 years Nancy (Michaels) Hutchings on October 2, 1960 who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, Sherri (Rodney) Wellar of Julian, Suzi (Rick) Spicer of Port Matilda, Michael Hutchings of Key West, FL, Sandi (Ken) Schindler of State College, Shelli (Ryan) Corl of Spring Mills; his sister, Jeanette Wooster of Tuscon, AZ and his 14 grandchildren Jessica Wellar, Justin Wellar, Jenna Ghaner, Lindsey Daly, Zachariah Spicer, Nicholas Spicer, Elijah Spicer, Alexandra Lange, Isabella Spicer, Isaiah Spicer, Jacob Schindler, Emily Schindler, Brandon Corl, and Faith Corl; and 9 great grandchildren and 2 on the way. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Llewellyn, Chester, Harry, Edward ,Theodore , Curtis, Thomas , and his sister Althea Mambretti and his two infant grandchildren, Brittany Spicer and Christopher Schindler.
Richard (Dick) always put his family first. He was a vivid storyteller and had an inquiring mind. He never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation with anybody. If you were asked him how he was doing his answer was always a resounding “Tremendous!” He was an ardent fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates and Penn State football and wrestling. Above all, Dick was a believer in Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. In his younger years he was an avid hunter, jogger, walker and enjoyed traveling near and far. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He then went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education and was a Guidance Counselor and Driver Ed. teacher in Otto-Eldred School District in Duke Center, PA. For the past 52 years he was self-employed in Sales and Marketing. He was a member of the State College Assembly of God.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 201 Spring Street, Milesburg. Online condolences may be made at www.deankwetzlerfuneralhome.com.