Vernon Hutton

Vernon E. Hutton, age 69, a resident of Frederic died March 4, 2009 at Frederic Nursing & Rehab after a long battled illness. Vernon was born on November 3, 1939 in Milltown, Wisconsin to Mildred and William (Bill) Hutton. He attended schools in Polk and Burnett County areas. In December of 1959, he enlisted in the US Army. Vernon spent eight weeks of basic training in Fort Leonardwood, MO and eight weeks of extended training in Fort Benning, GA. From there he was transferred to Oahu, Hawaii with the 21st Infantry. He was honorably discharged on March 5, 1962. On August 8, 1964 Vernon took the hand in marriage of Linda Fox in Bethel, MN. Their union was blessed with three children JoAnn, Scott and Daniel. After 18 years, the marriage was dissolved. In 1981, Vernon remarried in Galesville, WI and was blessed with two children Shawn and Holly. This marriage too was dissolved. On July 3, 1999 Vernon and his son Shawn were baptized together at a small gathering at the residence of Larry and Nancy Cox of Milltown. Vernon was a hardworking farm hand nearly all his life, working from sun up to sun down. He still found time for family and humor. He was well known for his easy going personality and sense of humor. He was forced to retire early due to health issues. His hobbies included small projects like woodworking, lawn ornaments and shelves were his specialty. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Leola and two brothers Virgil and Delroy. Vernon is survived by his five children, JoAnn Meissner, Scott, Daniel, Shawn and Holly Hutton, his four grandchildren Samantha Meissner Felmlee, Valynn, Felecia, Desirae and Dakoda Hutton, three great grandchildren Alexis Destine Mitchell, Brayden Michael Meissner Felmlee, Wyatt Matthew Bennett. Also survived by his five sisters LaVerda (Mel) Payson of Holcombe, Arlene Growt of Luck, Eunice Banta of Coon Rapids, MN, Imogene (Tom) Heimer of New Auburn, Nancy (Larry) Cox of Milltown, three brothers Erling, Charles and Jim (Jacquie) of Luck, and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will held Friday, March 20, 2009 at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Cook officiating. Music was provided by Fran McBroom. Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, where military honors were provided. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, Wisconsin.