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Jerry Lee Rutledge Sr.

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Jerry Lee Rutledge Sr.

Birth
International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota, USA
Death
7 Jul 2019 (aged 76)
International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota, USA GPS-Latitude: 48.5786972, Longitude: -93.3832861
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Jerry Rutledge Sr., 76, of International Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born on January 30, 1943 in International Falls to Raymond and Rose Rutledge Sr. He was a lifelong resident of International Falls.

Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corp. When he returned from the service he worked in the bush logging, and later he went to work for Wagner Construction driving truck and heavy equipment. After leaving Wagner’s he continued doing odd jobs for many years and volunteered helping in the community.

Jerry loved spending time with his family. They were the most important thing to him. He was known for his sense of humor and at family gatherings he was always getting everyone involved with some activity or game.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ray Jr., Rick, Don; sisters: Marlene Plumridge, Irene Jensen, Mary Ann Rutledge; and son, Jerry Rutledge Jr.

Jerry is survived by his son, Steve Rutledge; daughters: Karen Rutledge (Rick), and Shannon (Doug) Perreault; grandchildren: Steven, Mike, Joe, Justin, Brendin, Leevi, Cathryn, and Brianna; three great-grandchildren; sister, Debra Carr; and many cousins and friends.

Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Jerry Rutledge Sr., 76, of International Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born on January 30, 1943 in International Falls to Raymond and Rose Rutledge Sr. He was a lifelong resident of International Falls.

Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corp. When he returned from the service he worked in the bush logging, and later he went to work for Wagner Construction driving truck and heavy equipment. After leaving Wagner’s he continued doing odd jobs for many years and volunteered helping in the community.

Jerry loved spending time with his family. They were the most important thing to him. He was known for his sense of humor and at family gatherings he was always getting everyone involved with some activity or game.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Ray Jr., Rick, Don; sisters: Marlene Plumridge, Irene Jensen, Mary Ann Rutledge; and son, Jerry Rutledge Jr.

Jerry is survived by his son, Steve Rutledge; daughters: Karen Rutledge (Rick), and Shannon (Doug) Perreault; grandchildren: Steven, Mike, Joe, Justin, Brendin, Leevi, Cathryn, and Brianna; three great-grandchildren; sister, Debra Carr; and many cousins and friends.

Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.


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  • Created by: JudyH
  • Added: Jul 9, 2019
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200987673/jerry_lee-rutledge: accessed ), memorial page for Jerry Lee Rutledge Sr. (30 Jan 1943–7 Jul 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 200987673, citing Forest Hill Cemetery, International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by JudyH (contributor 47396333).