Erling Hutton

Erling O. Hutton, age 85, of Luck, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Erling was born on August 9, 1931 in Milltown, WI to parents, Mildred (Larson) and William Hutton. He attended Webster public schools until the 8th grade, when Erling, much like many young men his age, stayed at home to help on the family farm. On August 17, 1949, Erling enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a medic with the famed 27th “Wolfhounds.” He was sent overseas on January 4, 1950 to Japan. On July 10, 1950 he arrived in Korea, where he was on front line duty, until July 8, 1951. On September 17, 1952, Erling was honorably discharged. After the military, Erling returned home and worked as a self-employed Forestry Woodsman serving much of the Northwest Wisconsin area until his retirement. Erling greatly enjoyed the outdoors. He also liked fishing, bingo, puzzles, the Green Bay Packers and hand crafting latch hook rugs. Preceding Erling in death are his parents; siblings: Virgil Hutton, Delroy Hutton, Vernon Hutton, Leola Saros and Imogene Heimer; son, Ricky Hutton; grandson, Joseph Acuna; granddaughters, Jennifer Wood and Cassie Affolter. Erling is survived by his siblings: LaVerda (Melvin) Payson, Arlene Panek, Eunice Banta, Nancy (Larry) Cox, Charles (Linda) Hutton and James (JacQuie) Hutton; 3 daughters: Lucy, Deborah and Brenda; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Memorial Service for Erling will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Interment will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI immediately following the service at 1:00pm. Full military honors will be rendered at the cemetery. Luncheon gathering will be held at the Pioneer Apartments in Luck following the cemetery committal. Memorials to the family are greatly appreciated. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com