Karl E. Dutton
Obituaries
July 23, 2026

Karl E. Dutton

Karl E. Dutton, loving husband, father and brother

HINSDALE — Karl E. Dutton, of Union Valley Road, passed away Tuesday (July 21, 2026) at home, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Karl was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Olean, and was the son of Karl V. and Eleanor Ratzel Dutton. He married his loving wife, Judith A. Crawford, who survives.

Karl was a 1967 graduate of Hinsdale Central School.

He worked as a machinist his whole life for a few local businesses including the Tile Plant, Dresser Clark, Hysol and the Lillibridge Tool & Die in Portville where he retired once they closed after working over 20 years of service.

Karl enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening and riding his four-wheeler. He adored his pet dogs and cats and was an avid gun collector.

Beside his wife Judie, Karl is survived by his three daughters, Tammy L. (Jason Taylor) Dutton of Cuba, Kristine M. (Frank) Kastler of Olean and Valerie Villi of Boston, Pa.; four grandchildren, Shandi M. (Kyle) Butts, Tangerine G. (Trevor Carr) Thompson, Filip R. Kastler and Kaleb M. Kastler, all of Olean; 10 great-grandchildren, Gaebriel, Hunter, Anthony, Hudson, Austyn, Apollo, Augustus, Atticus, Eliana and Lysandre; a sister, Susan M. Dutton of Hinsdale; two nieces; a nephews; and several cousins.

Karl was predeceased by his parents; a grandson, Jesse Smith on March 12, 2019; and two sisters, Sharon A. Wing on June 26, 2006, and Barbara J. Wing on April 6, 2015.

Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. Friday (July 24, 2026) at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean, at which time a funeral service will be held. The Rev. Chuck Maine, pastor of Epic Church will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 Route 16, Olean, NY 14760.

Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com.

 

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