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.
