James G. Scutchfield Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James G. Scutchfield, 75, of San Pierre, IN, passed away at his home on Monday, March 31, 2014, among family and friends. Born on March 8, 1939 in Royalton, Kentucky and raised in Toto, Indiana, he was the son of Arthur and Mary (Coldiron) Scutchfield. He graduated from North Judson High School in 1957, served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1958 and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1958-1965. In 1964 he married Alexia (Sis) Gryzmalski of Chicago, IL. He earned his B.A. in Education in 1966 from Indiana State University and his Master's Degree in Education Administration in 1984 from Purdue University. He was an educator for 30 years beginning at Rolling Prairie H.S. (1966-1968), Lacrosse H.S. (1968-1975), and North Judson-San Pierre H.S. (1979-2001). He was the Assistant Principal at NJSP H.S. from 1983-1985 and the Principal from 1985-1993. He retired from teaching in 2001. During his time as an educator he taught English/Literature, Journalism, and Vocational Building Trades, and served as Track and Golf Coach. He was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association and the American Legion, Harry L. Keller, Post 92, North Judson, IN, where he most recently served as an Executive Board Member. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity where he was lead advisor over several Habitat homes constructed in Starke and Pulaski Counties. In addition to being a lifelong educator and resident of Starke County, he was an accomplished Carpenter, Musician, and Car Builder. He is preceded in death by his father Art Scutchfield, his mother Mary Scutchfield and his brother Donald Scutchfield. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sis Scutchfield, of San Pierre, son Joel (Jill) Scutchfield of Fort Wayne, IN, daughter Jodi (Mark) Thyen of Chicago, IL, and son Jesse (Monika) Scutchfield of Rolling Prairie, IN, as well as (8) grandchildren, Justin (Megan), Jennifer, Amelia, James, Cecilia, Diedrich, Abigail and Josephine .and (3) siblings, Lowell Scutchfield of Toto, IN, Dusty (Judy) Scutchfield of Bass Lake, IN, and Susan (Jim) Long of North Judson, IN. Visitation will be April 12th at the O'Donnell Funeral Home North Judson, from 11:00 a.m. (CDT) to 3:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service, at the funeral home, beginning at 3:00 p.m. (CDT). Military Rites will be performed at the American Legion Post 92 in North Judson immediately following the Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Donald R. Scutchfield Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 15, San Pierre, IN 46374.

James G. Scutchfield

March 8, 1939 - March 31, 2014