- Visitation
Sunday, August 17, 2014
from 4:00 to 7:00 pm
at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
and Monday, August 18, 2014
from 9:00 to 10:00 am
at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL
- Service
Monday, August 18, 2014
10:00 am
Evangelical United Church of Christ.
- Full Obituary
Gary L. “Rudy” Rutz, 71, of Glen Carbon, IL, died Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL.
Rudy was born February 5, 1943 to Orville and Ordella (Nee Lebegue) Rutz, at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL. On May 15, 2002, he married Linda Lovata.
Rudy loved, and was very active in, softball in and around Highland for more than 30 years. After softball he focused on golf and played often. What he enjoyed most was the competition and the camaraderie with his buddies. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and playing pool and throwing horseshoes, and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Rutz, Glen Carbon, IL; 1 son, Rodney (Jennine) Rutz; 4 grandchildren, Roxanna, Shawna, Kiley, and Hunter Rutz; 1 sister, Carol (Tom) Naumann; 2 nephews, Chris and Dan Naumann; aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Ordella Rutz.
Memorials may be made to Wesclin Athletic Boosters or V F W Softball fields.
Visitation: Sunday, August 17, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL and Monday, August 18, 2014, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL
Funeral: Monday, August 18, 2014 at 10:00 am at Evangelical United Church of Christ.
Clergy: Rev. Chris Hill, Pastor
Interment: Highland City Cemetery
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
