David Raymond Rutkowski's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

David Raymond Rutkowski

August 15, 1932 - January 26, 2026 (93 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

David Raymond Rutkowski's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina

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David Raymond Rutkowski

August 15, 1932 - January 26, 2026 (93 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

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David Raymond Rutkowski Obituary

We bid farewell to David Raymond Rutkowski in Asheville, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 26, 2026 at the age of 93. David touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Raymond Rutkowski to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anthony Rutkowski and Sophia Rutkowski; his former wife Joyce Fischer Rutkowski; Sharon Crandall Rutkowski, Ralph, Carl, Tony Rutkowski, Dorthy Tedesco, Rose Stanton and Irene Adams.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy Rutkowski; his son Kevin Rutkowski (Debra) of Binghamton, NY; his sisters, Faye Pribula of Forest City, PA, Leona Pfhal (Dennis) of Clifford, PA and Shirley Thomas (Jim) of Mt. Cobb, PA; his grandchildren, Ian Rutkowski (Hannah) of Aledo, TX and Hilary Manning (Cody) of Liverpool, NY; his great grandchildren, Hudson of Aledo, TX, Brooks Rutkowski of Aledo, TX, Flora of Liverpool, NY and Eliza Manning of Liverpool, NY; and his stepchildren, Bonnie Bosch of Gastonia, NC, Debbie Crandall, Stephen Crandall of Charlotte, NC and Nathanael Bengtson of Johnstown, PA..

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to one of the following organizations.

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