Ralph W. Rutan's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2020 in Columbus, Indiana

Ralph W. Rutan

December 27, 1941 - December 28, 2020 (79 years old)

Columbus, Indiana

Ralph W. Rutan's obituary , Passed away on December 28, 2020 in Columbus, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home

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Ralph W. Rutan

December 27, 1941 - December 28, 2020 (79 years old)

Columbus, Indiana

Ralph W. Rutan Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ralph W. Rutan of Columbus, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 79, on December 28, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph G. Rutan and Ruth Marie Rutan (Swango); and his siblings, Raymond E. Rutan and Evelyn Hatfield. He is survived by: his wife Katherine (Purtlebaugh); his children, Timothy W. Rutan (Donna) of Edinburgh, Chris W. E. Rutan (Velma) of Columbus and Rallena Jeannie Imlay (James) of Columbus; and his siblings, Marvin Lee Rutan of Columbus, Velma Garries of Columbus and Marjorie Jewell of Columbus.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, January 3, 2021 from 2:00 until 6:00 p. m. at the funeral home, but due to the global pandemic, the funeral service will be private.

Memorials may be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home



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3855 25th St, Columbus, IN 47203

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