Duane A. Rutledge

Duane A. Rutledge obituary, Osceola, WI

Duane A. Rutledge

Duane Rutledge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Lindstrom on Jul. 11, 2023.
Duane Arthur Rutledge, age 61, of Star Prairie, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Westfield Hospital in New Richmond, WI.
Duane was born November 7, 1961 to parents, Marvin and Gertrude (Neumann) Rutledge in New Richmond.
He is preceded in death by parents; brother Douglas; sisters, Mary, Deborah, and Diane Rutledge; and father-in-law David Lofgren.
Duane will remain in the hearts of his loving wife, Tracy; children, Rebecca "Becky" (Gratia Maloney), Alissa (Jeffrey Konz), and Matthew (Ella Salewski) Rutledge; brothers, Daniel (Lisa), Delroy (Shirley), and Dominic (Pamela); mother-in-law, Linnea Lofgren; brother-in-law Brian (Kristi) Lofgren; sister-in law Cynthia Rutledge; beloved dog, Nala; many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to family and will be dispersed to their charity of choice.
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