Victor H. Dutchik

Victor H. Dutchik, age 94. Resident of Romeo, and formerly of Sterling Heights and Allen Park. He was born to Amelia nee Ritayik and Frank J. Dutchik on May 9, 1920 in Granite City, Illinois. He graduated from Granite City, Illinois High School and Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. His career began in St. Louis, Missouri, as an Aeronautical Engineer with Curtis-Wright in St. Louis, Missouri. He was actively involved in the design of the P-40, C-46, and P75 aircrafts. Victor was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army, Infantry, 35th Division, 137th Regiment, Company E. He was an infantryman fighting on the front lines, in the European Theater, thru the Battle of the Bulge, in Antwerp, Belgium, crossing the Rhein River at Dusseldorf, ending up a short distance from Berlin, Germany, when the war ended in May 1945. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he joined General Motors. In 1985, he retired after 44 years as a Engineer-in-Charge from General Motors/Fisher Body Division. Shortly after his retirement, he began a short career as a consultant engineer, for automotive projects. He worked in Turin, Italy for Cadillac Motors on the "Allante". Later he joined Pioneer Engineering as a Vice President, for the Canadian Operations. Within a short time, Victor and his wife Toni, formed the VicTon Corporation. He was the Program Director, for the Saturn Station Wagon Division. Victor was a member of several organizations: American Society of Body Engineers ASBE, the Society of Automotive Engineers S.A.E., Engineering Society of Detroit, and Edgar DeSmet~Body Society. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #2950, Utica, Michigan. He was a Cub Scout Master for St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Utica and an active member for more than 20 years. He was 20 year member at SS. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church and was former President of the Men's Club and active in several other activities. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was the beloved husband of the late Toni E. Dutchik. Dear father of Richard V. Shiao-Fong Dutchik, Suntree, FL; Patt Dutchik, Romeo, MI; James F. Susan Dutchik, Rochester, MI; and Robert A. Arlene Dutchik, San Clemente, CA. Proud grandfather of: Victor R. Dutchik, Patrick J. Waligore, Katrina L. Waligore, Chelsea N. Dutchik, Lauren E. Dutchik, Brycen R. Dutchik, and Brandon R. Dutchik. Great grandfather of Logan Bowers and Lina Dutchik. Brother in law of: Van Moretti. Preceded in death by brother, Raymond F. Dutchik and sister, Mary Ann Moretti. Family will receive friends at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica, Thursday 3:00- 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. In state Friday at 9:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, 41223 Ryan Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, MI. Memorials appreciated to The Capuchins Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Victor H. Dutchik

May 9, 1920 - December 2, 2014