Gary M. Rutledge, 63, Rockford, died Feb. 22, 2007, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born Aug. 3, 1943, in Celina, to Keith and Betty (VanTilburg) Rutledge Sr. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Rockford. He previously was married to Judith K. Rutledge, who survives.

Also surviving is a son, the Rev. Paul (Cheryl), Rising Sun; a daughter, Vicky (Steve) Bihn, Findlay; two brothers, Bob (Kathy) and Keith (Anita), all of Rockford; a sister, Ruth (Mike) Armstrong, Walbridge; and five grandchildren.

He was a mortgage broker for Streamline Home Mortgage, Van Wert, and member of the New Horizon Community Church, Rockford.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. March 1 at the church, the Rev. John Eraunstein officiating. The family will meet friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.

Contributions can be made to the church.

Condolences may be sent to www.ketchamripleyfh@earthlink.net.