Joseph Alan Hutton, 65, of Wanatah passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born July 6, 1960, to Roger & Janet (Hundt) Hutton and graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1978. Joe made his career for many years as a lineman with KV REMC. He enjoyed tinkering with and detailing his collection of classic cars and tractors, especially his 1931 Ford Model “A”. Joe loved his community, supported its veterans, and helped to keep its history alive with the retelling of scores of stories from days gone by.
Survivors include his cousins: Jean (Douglas) Reeves of Morgan Township, Mary (Thomas) Wherrett of Wanatah, Robert (Debbie) Hundt of Michigan City, Dawn Martin of Arizona & Russell Hutton of Colorado, his second cousins who referred to him as “uncle Joe”, and his beloved feline, “Peanut”. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jack Hutton.
A visitation will be held Thursday, February 19th from 4 – 6 pm at Wanatah Funeral Chapel with funeral service beginning at 6:00 pm. Private burial will take place on Friday at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Memorial donations may be made to the Wanatah American Legion Post #403.
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Our condolences on your loss, we are sorry, we won't be able to attend. -Claudi and Gordon Boyd
Our condolences to the family. We are able to attend. Rest in peace R-N-R. -Jerry (ZEKE) and Connie Bennett
I'll miss the lively conversations, him beating me playing pool, and his sense of what was right and wrong in the world. The boys and I will grieve this loss. Gone from our sight but not from our minds. -James Zrodlowski
We've been friends for a long time but I will try to be there for you and your family but I might have to stay at the Wanatah American Legion to make sure everything goes well with the food. You're going to be missed. -Cindy Davis
RIP Joe. Will miss you. See you on the other side. -Lynn Musall
We’ve been friends for all our lives! I will miss our banter with you big brother! The talks about the remodeling and you fighting me on what I suggest! Most important I will miss our talks about our parents and grandparents. Love you Joe you will be missed. -Barb Campbell Weiss
I’m so sorry for the loss. Rest in peace, -Susan Rhodus
RIP my friend! -Scott Aigner
