Honoring
Richard “Rich” McCutcheon

Richard “Rich” Lynn McCutcheon, 78, of Lake George, Minnesota, passed away on 8/29/26.

Born 8/3/48 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rich was the son of Ward and Jessie McCutcheon. He attended Northeastern State College and served as a Sergeant in the Air National Guard. A salesman by trade, he worked with Keebler, McCormick, Libby, Nabisco, and Conagra — turning everyday conversations into memorable ones.

Rich’s life was warmly tied to the people around him. He married Marcia McCutcheon in 1973 in Tulsa, OK. Known for a good sense of humor, he loved to tell jokes, stay generous, and keep things light — often with the instincts of a proud outdoorsman. Fishing, golf (playing and watching), hunting, and traveling were regular parts of his rhythm, and he especially enjoyed an annual Canadian fishing trip with friends.

Those who knew him will remember how he shared his passions — taking his grandkids out on the boat to fish, then teaching them how to ski. His talent for making others smile left a mark that will last.

He is survived by wife Marcia McCutcheon; older brother Joe McCutcheon; daughter Erica O’Hern and son Justin McCutcheon, daughter-in-law Shannon McCutcheon; grandchildren Colin O’Hern, Aidan O’Hern, Elisa McCutcheon, and Lauren McCutcheon. He was preceded in death by his mother Jessie McCutcheon, father Ward McCutcheon, and younger brother Carl McCutcheon.

The family also extends appreciation to the medical staff at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center ICU.

In lieu of flowers, Rich’s family requests contributions be made in his honor to Ducks Unlimited or The Nature Conservancy.