Robert Wolf Hutner

Robert Wolf Hutner, 83, of Fort Wayne, died on June 10, 2015. Born on September 6, 1931, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late David S. and Dorothy W. (nee Wolf) Hutner and proudly served his country in the Army. He was the retired president of Hutner’s Paris clothing store, past-president of I.A.D.A.C.; he served as the 1st president the McMillan Center; he was also past-president of Washington House and Hutner Guidance Center; also the past-vice president of the Enterprise Zone Association, City Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. He was a recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest civilian award given in Indiana. Robert had a passion for animals and improving his beloved city of Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon E. (nee Latham) Hutner; sister, Suzanne Hutner Gilson; sons, David S. (Marni) Hutner II, Robert W. Hutner Jr. and Brian D. (Kelly) Hutner; grandchildren, Sarah, Jessica, Kayla, Victoria, Samuel Wolf, Katlin and Ryan David; step-grandson, Evan Salah;. He was also preceded in death by many beloved pets, including Elsa and Ellie. Private family services were held. Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association or the Allen County SPCA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes Wayne Street Chapel, 420 West Wayne Street, Fort Wayne. For online condolences, please visit www.klaehnfahlmelton.com