In Memoriam: John Dutton
February 23, 2026The UW–Madison Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) is saddened to share the passing of John Dutton. An AOS alumnus (BS 1958 and PhD 1964), Dutton merged his interests in meteorology and aviation to advance the field of meteorological science and its practical application. Beyond his accomplishments as a scientist, Dutton was a devoted husband and father, a respected university and community leader, an Air Force officer, a pilot, a sailor, a skier, a mentor, and an entrepreneur. Read the full obituary here.