Cutrell, Michael Edward

Jan. 24, 1947 - Jan. 20, 2001

United States Air Force

Service in Vietnam

Sergeant

NEWPORT, Ind. - Michael Edward "Mike" Cutrell died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at his home in Newport.

He was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Clinton, Ind., to Clyde E. and Theda Ann (Moore) Cutrell.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda; a son, Michael (Crystal) Cutrell of Covington, Ind.; a daughter, Mia Irelan of Newport, Ind.; two granddaughters, Olivia Irelan and Sady Cutrell; two grandsons, Peyton McGwire and Brady Cutrell; his father, Clyde Cutrell of Newport, Ind.; a sister, Phyllis (Darrell) Orman of Newport, Ind.; and two brothers, Dale and Greg (Karen) Cutrell, both of Newport, Ind.

Mr. Cutrell was preceded in death by his mother on Dec. 12, 1984.

He was a 1965 graduate of North Vermillion High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force in England during the Viet Nam Conflict, attaining the rank of sergeant.

He was employed at Devro Tee Pak in Danville as a process operator for 30 years. He also was a first responder for the Newport Volunteer Fire Department, where he also served as chief for 10 years. He was a member for 30 years. He was a firefighter for Devro Tee Pak as well.

Mr. Cutrell was a member of the Newport American Legion Post 184, Local UFCW 686 of Danville and the North Vermillion Breakfast Optimist Club. He enjoyed fishing and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He was a member of the Newport Methodist Church and attended the Newport Church of God. He enjoyed his grandchildren and was very devoted to his family.

Funeral services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at DeVerter Brothers Funeral Home in Cayuga, Ind.; Officiating: the Rev. Travis Girdier; Burial: Thomas Cemetery in Newport with military graveside rites by the Newport American Legion; Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with a firemen memorial service at 7:30 p.m.; Memorials: Vista Care Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Source: Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/69230364/michael-e-cutrell : accessed 15 July 2021), memorial page for Michael E Cutrell (24 Jan 1947–20 Jan 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 69230364, citing Newport Cemetery, Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Misty West (contributor 47488484)