Karl Frederick Dutt, 83, of Easton, passed peacefully into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.
A son of the late Russell and Ethel Dutt, he was born and raised in Wilson Borough, PA. He graduated from Lafayette College, earned a Master’s degree and a Doctorate in Education from Lehigh University and has lived in Easton his entire adult life.
While at Lafayette College, Karl pitched for the Leopards baseball team and played in the College World Series in 1953 and 1954. He also played for the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league team in Hornell, NY. After serving in the U.S. Army, Karl returned to Easton and began a career in education with the Easton Area School District, later taking positions at the Eastern Northampton and Lehigh County Vocational Technical Schools. His love of baseball extended to many seasons serving in a variety of coaching positions with high school and American Legion teams. He was also an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem for 58 years.
Karl was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend, and will be sorely missed.
He is survived by his daughters, Janna and Lisa; son, Andrew and four grandsons, Karl, Joey, Theo and Ian. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Shirley, and sister, Ethel Mae Reeves.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10 AM Thursday, August 6 in the First Presbyterian Church Chapel, 2344 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA. He was laid to rest earlier in a private family service at Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, handled the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Please note “in memory of Karl Dutt” so contribution will be directed to the church’s Children’s Safety Project.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
John Squarcia
June 26, 2015 at 7:33 pm
Karl Dutt was an outstanding counselor, educator, adminisrator , and coach, but most importantly an all around decent human being that you loved to be around. He was baseball coach at Easton but I also knew him professionally through his work at CIT and Lehigh County Vo-Tech. He was a gentleman who cared about kids and was always the ultimate professionally when many around him were not. He was the best. I have lost a dear friend. I am so glad I got him to throw out the first pitch on the 50th anniversary game and got him to attend one last Lafayette baseball game. He will be missed by many.
John Squarcia
Joel ziev
June 27, 2015 at 7:08 am
I am sad to learn of the passing of my guidance counselor in 1963. Mr. Dutt was a kind and gentle man who stayed in my consciousness over the years. My deepest condolences to his family .
Claude Shappelle
July 1, 2015 at 10:40 am
I was sorry to hear of Karl’s passing. As principal at Nazareth Area High School in the early 80’s, I had the pleasure of working with Karl and liked him very much. He was a gentleman and a real “class act”. I believe all of my colleagues as well as the staff at the Vo-Tech felt the same way. He will be remembered in a very nice way!
Claude Shappelle
Brian Musler
May 7, 2017 at 9:28 pm
Just learned of his passing. It was a pleasure to have briefly known him. I remember him sitting and sleeping with his hand on his head. Much respect.
Brian S. Musler