Timothy Allen Rutledge, 61, of Stryker, died Oct. 1, 2009 at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon. Death was due to cancer.

He was born April 4, 1948, in Van Wert to John and Helen Book Rutledge. His mother survives in Rockford. On July 24, 1976, he married Linda Beougher, who survives.

Other survivors are his children, Tami (Lynn) Miller and Jeff (Stacy) Rutledge; a brother, Mark (Kathy) Rutledge, Rockford; a sister, Sherrill (Richard) Gibbs, Babson Park, Fla.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Connie (Jerry) Sell and Gary Beougher, all of Rockford; and Sandi (Mike) Johnson, Greenville; a mother-in-law, Romola Beougher, Rockford; and three grandchildren.

Deceased is a father-in-law, Charles Beougher.

He worked for over 37 years at Sauder Manufacturing in Archbold where he was Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of St. John's Christian Church, Archbold where he served as Deacon, Elder and Worship Leader.

Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Christian Church, the Rev. Erich Christman officiating. Burial is 2:30 p.m. Monday at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Short Funeral Home, Archbold.

Contributions can be made to St. John's Local Missions.