Walter Talmadge Hutton, Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was 82 years old. Walter was born in Washington County, IN, to his parents, Clinton Haynes and Blanche Hutton. He graduated from Salem High School, class of 1962. Walter married his wife, Phyllis (West) Hutton on May 15, 1965, and they shared 51 years of marriage together until Phyllis passed away in 2016.

Walter loved science and worked as a mechanical engineer for Cummins and retired after 30 years of service. As a younger man, Walter enjoyed participating in intramural sports including basketball and softball. During his free time, he also enjoyed watching sports and routing for his favorite teams. Walter loved when his family would host large 4th of July parties to celebrate Independence Day and his birthday all together. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humor, his love for animals, and his love for his family. Walter will be dearly missed and forever cherished by those he leaves behind.

Walter is survived by his children, Michael (Cheryl) Hutton, Eric (Kimberly) Hutton, Lesley (Scott) Levine, and Tamara (Jim) Childers-Treat; his grandchildren, Ryan, Courtney, Nickolas, Ashley, Derek, Lily, and Blake; his great grandchildren, Augest, Sarabelle, and Jesse; his great great grandchild, Tripp; his siblings, Linda LaSell, Linda Scheidt, Sandy Carmichael, and Debby Pratt; his several nieces and nephews.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis.

A visitation for Walter will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. The memorial service will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

For those choosing to make memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tails and Trails Rescue.