Helen A Hutt

Helen Amelia Hutt, 97, of Port Clinton, died Tuesday Aug. 24, 2010, at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. She was born Aug. 14, 1913, in Cleveland, the daughter of Arthur and Rose (Bachstadt) Hutt. Helen graduated from Elyria High School and Lake Erie College then received her Master's degree from Columbia University. She was a teacher in schools and colleges. In 1943, she worked for the American Red Cross in Europe, Panama and the Pacific. She later worked for the former Welfare Department and, later, Children's Services. A tireless volunteer, Helen began teaching swimming lessons at age 14 for the Red Cross. In addition to her armed forces service, she also volunteered in the organization's blood collection and disaster relief programs. In 2007, the Red Cross honored her with an 80-year pin for her volunteer service. Helen was a member of the First Congregational Church of Elyria and the Trinity United Methodist Church, BPW of Port Clinton. She was a lifetime member of the Riverview Auxiliary and the Magruder Hospital Auxiliary, a board member for the Red Cross and Home Health and Hospice, and a member of the Women in Military Service of America. Her interests included world travel and a love for Lake Erie's natural beauty. She is survived by her nephew, Larry Hutt of Florida, and niece, Linda Hutt Hull of Los Alamos NM. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Arthur P. Hutt. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton St., Port Clinton where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Bruce Batchelor-Glader will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot in Greenwood Cemetery in Eustis, Fla. In lieu of flowers, you are asked to consider the American Red Cross, the Riverview Auxiliary, or the Charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Port Clinton Chapel 1124 Fulton Street Port Clinton, OH US 43452