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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Gary Rutledge
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, Paul (Cheryl), Rising Sun; two daughters, Vicky (Steve) Bihn, Findlay, and Tammy (Paul) Methot, Van Wert; two brothers, Bob (Kathy) and Keith (Anita), all of Rockford; a sister, Ruth (Mike) Armstrong, Walbridge; and seven 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. Thursday at the church, the Rev. John Eraunstein officiating. Calling is after 10 a.m. Thursday, prior to the service.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.ketchamripleyfh@earthlink.net.
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