Sherman George “Skip” Hutton III passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection Church, 4300 Asbury Road in Dubuque with Fr. Andrew Upah officiating. Military honors will be accorded by members of the Dubuque Marine Corps League. Burial will be in East Dubuque Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday and from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection Church. The parish scripture service will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday.

The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is in charge of arrangements.

Skip was born June 30, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa to Sherman Jr. and Lillian (Koester) Hutton. He graduated from East Dubuque High School in 1955.

He married Mary Lou (McClain) Hutton on January 27, 1962 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. They celebrated 56 years of marriage and were blessed with four children.

His love of sports showed in the many ball teams he played with and many, many rounds of golf he played. After high school, Skip signed with the White Sox organization as a pitcher. Skip served in the Army in Stuttgart, Germany and played on a winning baseball team for the 7th Army in 1958-1959. He played on baseball teams for Lange’s Insurance and played in four World Fast Pitch Softball Tournaments. He also played for many local teams including the Lux Club, Kall Inn, Interstate Power Co., Halls and many more. Skip played in the Kiwanis Softball Tournament in 1987. He was elected to the Dubuque Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 1986 and also served as President of the organization for 6 years.

Skip retired from Interstate Power Company/Alliant Energy after 43 years. He then worked as a ranger at The Meadows Golf Course for 17 years. Skip was recognized as Volunteer of the Year at Hillcrest Family Services where he volunteered at Reflections in the Park for 16 years.

Skip was a people person who brightened the lives of most everyone he met. He was always smiling and loved swapping stories with great friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou; four children, David (Judy) Hutton of Indianola, Stephen (Michelle) Hutton of Muscatine, Ann (Kimball) Behning of Springville, Sara (Steve) Bye of Plainfield, IL; seven grandchildren Ryan (Ashley), Alex, Adam, Peter, and Joshua Hutton, Riley and Brady Bye; four great-grandchildren William, London, Oliver and Adrian Hutton; sister-in-law Connie Hutton of Albuquerque, NM; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patricia (Hutton) Burgmeier, brother-in-law Jack Burgmeier, brother Michael Hutton, mother-in-law Sally Kirk, and his nephews Ted Burgmeier and Andrew Burgmeier.

In lieu of flowers, a Skip Hutton memorial has been established.

The family would like to extend deepest appreciation to the oncology staff at Medical Associates, to Resurrection Parish and staff, and to Hospice of Dubuque.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.