Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

On Tuesday, October 30, 2007; the beloved husband of Lucy Renzi; step-father of Josh and Tara Michelle; brother of Kristi Decke. Craig is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation w/ Palm and the Vietnam Staff Service Medal. He formed the United States Military Academy Swing Dance Club at West Point, NY in 1975. He was an internationally known dance instructor especially for Swing Dancing, a GO instructor and a published author among his many other talents and hobbies. Craig's Life Celebration will be a private family service. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 3pm. Relatives and friends are instructed to meet at the Administration building at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Talitha Cumi Foundation, Inc. in Craig's memory. The Talitha Cumi Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that helps the poor and needy individuals in the community. Talitha Cumi Foundation, Inc. 885 Cox Road Huntingtown, MD 20639. Please visit Craigs complete bio at: http://www.swingdancecouncil.com/halloffame3.html#hutchinson 

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Craig Hutchinson, Col, USA

Craig Hutchinson, Col, USA

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