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Earl Charles Rutledge

Earl Charles Rutledge

  • July 14, 1935 - January 21, 2012
  • Warsaw, Missouri
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“So Sorry to hear about your Dad you have our Deepest Sympathy and our thoughts and prayers will be with you amd your families. ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Linda Ringier, Julie Ringier, Rebecca Atkins and the late Dave R - IL

“To the Rutledge Family: Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Not knowing him but knowing his children we are sure he was a great man...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Denise & David Muse - silvis, IL

“You have our deepest sympathy. Steve and Mary Florence and family ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Florence - Moline, IL

“I am so sorry for the loss of Earl. He was an amazing person so full of life! I know how much you are hurting right now, but know this...he is with...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Teresa Moser - Chillicothe, IL

“The lake just won't be the same without you... ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Randy Nelson - Warsaw, MO

“The Family of Richard and Rosa Black send heartfelt sympathy and prayers at the loss of your husband and father. We have memories of wonderful...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Julie Black Avila - Fort Madison, IA

“Grandpa, you will always be in my heart and I will keep your memories alive. I love you with all my heart. You Know. ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Allie Rutledge - Moline, IL

“Joyce and Family Hugs and prayers during this difficult time. Always loved playing euchre with you all those years ago how time does fly and what...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Shelley M. Pike Close - IL


Earl Charles Rutledge, 76, of Warsaw, MO, formerly of Orion, IL, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Fort Meyers, FL.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Western Township Cemetery, Orion, IL. There will be a visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301 4th Street, Orion. The Orion American Legion will be providing Military Honors. Memorials may be made to his family.

Earl was born on July 14, 1935 in Oakwood, IA to Elmer and Iva (Lottman) Rutledge. He married Joyce Folker. Earl worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Allied Stone Rock Quarry in Milan, IL for 33 years. He served in the Marines from 1954-1956 and was a member of the VFW in both Orion, IL and Warsaw, MO as well as the Warsaw MO American Legion. Earl loved to spend his time fishing, camping, and playing cards. He loved his family very much.

Survivors include
Wife of 53 years Joyce Rutledge Warsaw, MO
Children Cheryl Ward and Steve Sevierville, TN
Lori (Ken) Cook Orion, IL
David (Tracey) Rutledge Orion, IL
Allen (Michele) Rutledge Moline, IL
Gary (Michelle) Rutledge Oregon City, OR
Wendy Rutledge and Rick Fort Meyers, FL
8 Grandchildren Tyler Rutledge, Allie Rutledge, Kenny Cook, Taylor Rutledge, Nichole Cook, Trisha Rutledge, Ryan Rutledge, Katie Rutledge
Great Grandson Kemper Cook
Sisters Ruth Hollinsteiner Oregon
Ellen Wiemer Burlington, IA
Numerous nieces & nephews

He was preceded in death by his parents.