Dr. Joseph V. McCutchan

Joseph V. McCutchan passed away October 29, 2015 at Hospice of Lenawee in Adrian. He was 84 years old. Joe was born March 28, 1931 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Vernon and Margery McCutchan. He is survived by his former wife, Linda McCutchan; his children, Timothy McCutchan of San Francisco, California; Molly McCutchan (Robert Bollenberg) of Luna Pier, Michigan; Amy Segelnick (Andrew) of Parkland, Florida; and Andrew McCutchan (Noelia Burciaga) of Adrian. As well, “Papa Joe” was very proud of all six of his grandchildren: Ashley, Alex, Layla, Talia, Maggie Jo, and Gracie. He attended grade school in Oroyo, Peru, South America where his father was Manager of Operations for the Cerro de Pasco Copper Corporation. Returning to North Dakota at the age of nine for medical reasons, Joe completed high school in Dickinson, graduating in 1949, and attended Michigan State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 1954. Joe spent two years as a Lieutenant in the Army with the Air Defense Command stationed in Chicago, Illinois. Upon completing his service, he entered dental school at the University of Detroit, graduating in 1961 with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. He moved to Adrian and established a dental practice in 1962, which he managed until 2004, and affectionately became known as Dr. Joe. During the ensuing years, Joe served on several Boards of Directors: Red Cross, Girls Training School, Kiwanis, Jackson Dental Society, and Junior Achievement. He was a past member of The Elks, American Legion, Lenawee Country Club, Kiwanis, and Masons. Joe loved the outdoors, especially hunting pheasants as a boy in North Dakota and hunting deer and fishing with a group of like outdoorsmen (and card players) here in Michigan and in Canada. He was also an enthusiastic matchbook, stamp, and coin collector and could often be found amidst one or all of these extensive collections. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Margery McCutchan, as well as all aunts and uncles. Funeral services will take place at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Wagley Funeral Home with military honors conducted by VFW Annis Fint Post #1584 and American Legion Post #97. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the service. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staffs at Hospice of Lenawee and Lenawee Medical Care Facility for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.

Dr. Joseph V. McCutchan

March 28, 1931 - October 29, 2015