Donald E. Hutsell

Donald E. Hutsell

Apr. 10, 1944 –Nov. 12, 2024

Donald E. Hutsell passed away on Nov. 12, 2024 in Ritzville, Wash.at his home in Ritzville. Don was (80) born on April 10, 1944 in Spokane, Wash. to William and Bernice (Mead) Hutsell. He grew up in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School in 1962.In school his basketball team placed 2nd at the State "B" tournament, He received a football scholarship to Wenatchee Valley College. He also enjoyed being a 4H member in his youth... After college Don then joined the US Coast Guard Reserves. Before returning home to pursue his career as a cattle buyer and PRCA stock contractor.

Don married Constance "Connie" Rauch on March 13, 1964 in Blackfoot, ID. They continued to live in Davenport before moving to Moses Lake area, Ontario, OR, Lewiston, ID before settling in Ritzville, Wash. in 1979. Don is survived by his two children Dawnel and Gary Breiler, Chad and Lindsey Hutsell along with four grandchildren Cody, Chandra, Jessica and Bronc along with four great grandchildren. His two sister Sharyn Miller and Char Hutsell and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Connie in 2007, his parents, his brother Tom Hutsell. A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov.23, 2024 at 12:00 PM (Noon) at the American Legion Hall, 106 W Broadway, Ritzville, Wash. In Lieu of flowers family suggest memorials be made to the charity of one's choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.strate-funeral.com for the Hutsell family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.