Jeff L. Hutchinson

Jeffrey Lynn Hutchinson, 66, of Faulkton, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer at his home.

A celebration of life will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton.

Jeff was born on August 14^th, 1959, to William and Beverly (Hagedorn) Hutchinson, the sixth of seven children.  He grew up and attended school in Faulkton, “graduating” early to get a head start on life.

In his youth Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing and fast cars.  He was also an accomplished boxer, showing the toughness and grit that would guide him through his life.

Jeff married Denise Bryant on March 20, 1979, and together they had two children. Along with trying to keep up with the kids, Jeff always seemed to have a project or two going. He enjoyed building things and regardless of what it was, the project seemed to be completed as soon as he started planning it, with a new one already in the works.

Jeff lived a life defined by hard work and devotion to his family. Over the years he has had many jobs.  He worked as an auto body mechanic, a Schwan’s salesman, long haul trucker for Hanson’s, was a caregiver for his mom, and worked for the Faulk County Highway Department.

In his later years, he settled into country living, gardening, planting flowers by the “thousands”, and hunting gophers with his trusted dog, Onyx.  He found love again with Suzan Hoffman and they spent several years enjoying each other’s company.

Jeff is survived by his two children, daughter Alisha (Brian) King of Madison, son John (Jill) Hutchinson of Aberdeen;  10 grandchildren: Blake, Alexis, Chase, Lindsey, and Tucker King; Xavier Gorczewksi, Trey, Alyson, Teegan, and Tayven Hutchinson;  great granddaughters, Ellanora and Ruth-Anne King;  siblings: John (Deb) Hutchinson, Marv (Pam) Hutchinson, Jeanne Lesselyoung, Peg (Kevin Mutsch) Speck, and Lori Speck; special friend, Suzan Hoffman;  stepsiblings: Dennis (Julie) Biedenfeld, Barb (Gene) Schaefers, Nancy (Warren) Schatz, and Janet Poeppel;  along with many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Beverly; stepfather, Don Biedenfeld; sister, Brenda Thares; half-brother, William Hutchinson; brothers-in-law, Barney Lesselyoung and Jim Speck; nephew, Travis Speck; and his dog Onyx.

His children would like to acknowledge and give a special THANK YOU to Jeanne, Peggy, and Suzan for all the time and extra care they provided to Jeff in his last months.

Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Jeff’s arrangements.