Frederic E. Dutton

Frederic Edwin Dutton, age 84 of Kalamazoo, died on January 23, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the only son of Edwin and Irene (Jones) Dutton. Fred was a graduate of Otsego High School. He received his master’s degrees in organic chemistry and accounting from Western Michigan University. Fred was a chemist for the GD Searle company before returning to Michigan to begin his work at the Upjohn Company. He retired after 30 years from Pharmacia. Fred became his mother’s caretaker and treasured his time with her until her death in 2020 at the age of 113. Fred had a passion for astronomy and set up an observatory in his backyard. He enjoyed golf, photography, and playing the piano. Fred also liked to work on the genealogy of his family and research generations past.

His family includes his sister Betty Louise (Frank) Tesar; his nephews: Chris (Kate) Chandler and Courtney Chandler; his great-niece and nephew: Megan (Josh) Behymer and Jake (Grace) Chandler; and his great-great-nephew and niece: Tobias and Eleanor Behymer. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may visit with his family on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Location, 3926 S. 9th Street Kalamazoo. A private burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery next to his parents. 

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