ROBERT D. HUTCHINSON, SR., age 74. Beloved husband of 54 years to Christie (nee Flory). Loving father of Rebecca Cole (Charles), Rhonda Bruce (David) and Robert Jr. (Taryn). Cherished Papa of David Jr. (fiancé Justina Glosser), Ashley, Joseph, Charles, Sean, Brynn, Parker, Lily, Dylon, Luxie, Tyler, Logon; Great Papa of Emma, Noah, Rayne and Olivia. Dearest son in law of the late Georgia Flory and son of the late Arthur and Elvira. Dear brother of George (Rita) (both deceased), Patricia Zappy, Albert (Nancy, deceased), Pauline Childs (Abe, deceased) and Donald. Dear brother in law of; Wilma Said (Michael) (both deceased), Muriel Cross (Bennie) (Ralph McGrew) (all deceased), Melvina Fekete (John), Elma Queener (Carl) (both deceased), Drinda Stasiak (Stan, deceased). Also survived by nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Funeral services Friday December 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM. The family will receive friends (while practicing social distancing and the use of masks) FRIDAY 4 – 7 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).