Harry M. Cutting MD

Harry M. Cutting, MD, passed away on Sunday, August 30, surrounded by his family. He was 92 years old. Dr. Cutting was born on October 7, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI where he lived most his life. He and his wife Ruth recently moved to Libertyville, IL to be closer to their family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Upon returning from serving in the Pacific, Harry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and then received his medical degree from Marquette University in 1953. Dr. Cutting had his own family practice in Milwaukee for 35 years. He worked at Deaconess, St. Luke's, St. Francis, and West Allis Memorial hospitals. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Cutting worked in the ER department at St. Luke's until 1984, and was appointed to the medical panel of the Milwaukee Fire Department and served in that capacity for 29 years. His favorite hobby was trains-watching, riding, and reading about them, and building models. Dr. Cutting was a loving and devoted husband and father and loved spending time with his family. His chief devotion however was to the Lord and his desire that all have a personal relationship with Him, and assurance of eternity. He and his wife were very active at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI, especially serving on the missions committee. He is survived by his wife, Ruth A. Cutting of Libertyville; 3 children, Barbara (James) Lindberg of Gurnee, IL, Nancy Cutting of Highland Park, IL, Thomas (Patti) Cutting of Sarasota, FL; 3 grandchildren, Kathryn (Jason) Lind, Dr. Douglas (Dr. Ruth) Lindberg, and Kirsten Lindberg; 5 great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Micah, Maddie, Linnea and James; and is also survived by his brother, Rev. Harvey (Marge) Cutting of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Harriett (Carroll) Brussat and his brother Albert (Shirley) Cutting. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2 at the The Village Church of Lincolnshire, 201 Riverwoods Road, Lake Forest, IL (between Half Day Road and Everett Roads). The funeral will be held on Thursday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. at The Village Church of Lincolnshire, 201 Riverwoods Road. A private interment will be held at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Memorial contributions can be made to Elmbrook Church Missions, 777 Barker Road, Brookfield, WI 53045

Harry M. Cutting MD

October 7, 1922 - August 30, 2015