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Donald Rutherford Obituary

Donald Eugene Rutherford

Greenwood - Mr. Donald Eugene Rutherford, 79, of Greenwood, IN, passed away Nov. 21, 2020.

Don was born Feb. 18, 1941 in San Antonio, TX, a son of the late Donald and Charline (Fridley) Rutherford.

Don was a graduate of Southwestern High School. He worked as a supervisor with ALCOA Steel for 30 years and then was self-employed in the swimming pool industry.

Survivors include his children, Michael (Amy) Rutherford of Lebanon and Melissa (Jason) Nicoloff of Lafayette; grandchildren: Chase Nicoloff, Lannon Nicoloff, Katheryn Rutherford and Jonathon Rutherford; the mother of his children, Patricia Corbett of Lafayette; brothers, Robert (Linda) Rutherford of Lafayette, Brian (Susie) Rutherford of Lebanon, and Roger (Ada) Seal of Colorado; a sister, Carol (Jim) Shives of Indianapolis; his companion, Patricia Yates of Greenwood; and his beloved dog, Sassy. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his siblings, Barry Rutherford, Sue Lambert and Marcia Betterton.

Family and friends will gather Sat., Dec. 5, 2020 for visitation from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. in the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. The funeral service will be private. In accordance with CDC guidelines, the family requests all visitors wear a mask and practice social distancing. You are invited to visit the website www.strawmyerdrury.com where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal & Courier from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2020.

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Sympathy Gift courtesy of RICCHARD CHARLES. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of Donald Eugene Rutherford.

RICCHARD CHARLES

November 29, 2020

Jim & Iris Yeater

November 28, 2020

So sorry to hear about your loss...
Great memories of all of you on Creasy Lane. Our thoughts & prayers are with your families . May God’s comfort & blessings give you peace

Jack and Anita(deceased) Dimmitt

November 28, 2020

Sorry for your loss Don andPat used to play cards some time ago with us and I’m sure he will be missed By all may god bless you and your family.

Kenneth & Elaine Hinckley

November 28, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Don was a friend that we shared many fun times with. Prayers and comfort to all of the family.

Debbie Kurschinske /Shearer

November 27, 2020

I will miss you my favorite poolboy life will not be the same without you. You where the best.boss and friend I could ever possibly ask for! I love you and will miss you greatly

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