John Altnow Dutton Obituary
In loving memory of John Altnow Dutton (State College, Pennsylvania), born in Detroit, Michigan, who departed this world on February 13, 2026 at the age of 89. John Altnow leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Altnow Dutton to pay them a last tribute.
Though John Altnow has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Dutton; his sons, Christopher Evan, John Andrews and Jan Frederik; and his brother Robert. He is also survived by five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor John's legacy to consider a gift to the "John & Elizabeth Dutton Excellence Fund" which supports the Dutton E-Education Institute in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
