Robert L. “Hutch” Hutchison, 64, of Emmaus, died peacefully Nov. 4, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospital with his family by his side. He was the husband of Karen (Olshefski) Hutchison for 36 years. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late K. William Hutchison and Claire (Neff) Hutchison.

He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and earned an MBA from Lehigh University.

He was a chemical engineer and senior project manager for Air Products for 35 years, retiring in 2014. He began working for Universal Compressed Air in 2015 as a general manager and, most recently, as the chief operating officer.

He was the committee chair for the Boys Scouts of America, Troop 70, for 12 years.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Emmaus.

He was well-known for always having a positive outlook and being ready to offer a lending hand at a moment’s notice. He was a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor and colleague. He was also a loving father to his pets (Odin and Benzie), who always liked him best.

He is survived by his wife; children, Erica, of New York City, N.Y., Katrina and her husband, Joseph Tomanik III, of Breinigsville and Robert A., of Lincoln, Neb.; a granddaughter, Sophia Tomanik; siblings, Pearl Foster, William, Larry, John Lake, Elizabeth Boudreau, Tim and Chris.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.