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Gerald RUTTER Obituary
80, of Dunedin, formerly of Chicago, IL at peace Dec. 15, 2014. Beloved husband of Loismae (nee Rees); loving father of Patti (Dave) Magnus, Christi (Larry) Angulo, and Jeff (Nancy) Rutter; loving grandfather of Lauren, Brad (Brittany), and Brian Magnus, Alyssa, Alex, and the late Amy Angulo, and Ryan and Sean Rutter. Jerry served in the U.S. Army. A memorial to celebrate Jerry's life will take place at 11 am, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church of Dunedin, 421 Main Street, Dunedin. Donations in memory of Jerry may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, www.apdaparkinson.org. An online guestbook with service information may be accessed at:
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for Gerald RUTTER
Russell Rowe
January 2, 2015
He was always a joy in my company, he will be missed!
December 26, 2014
Lois,
there were many fun time with Jerry. Best whishes to you and the family
Frank Sokolowski
Carla Baxter
December 20, 2014
My heart is heavy with the passing of this wonderful man. God's blessings on his family.
Clint Keay
December 20, 2014
I have great memories of Jerry and wish my condolences and sympathy to the family. I always felt a close friendship with him during the years I knew him at Perfection. He was a great asset to our company! We all will miss him!
Clint Keay
Andrea Angulo
December 20, 2014
To the Rutter Family. I am so sorry for the loss of Jerry. I have so many delightful memories of his booming personality over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rob and Christie Krebs
December 20, 2014
We have some wonderful memories of Jerry from our trips to Florida. I can never remember jokes, but the only two I can remember were his. He was such a good time! May you find comfort in the memories of your lives together. Our prayers go out to all of you at this time of sadness. Sending our love - Rob, Christie, Ryan, Katie and Conner Krebs
Duane
December 19, 2014
When I heard the news about Jerry's death I felt a real sense of sadness for those people who love him and will miss him greatly. At the same time, I felt a calming sense of relief for Jerry knowing he was no longer a prisoner in his own body. Jerry was outgoing, you always knew where you stood with him, he worked and played hard and it was very difficult on him the last few years of his life.
I have many fond memories of Jerry but there are a few that really stand out. I will never forget Jerry and Lois dancing at Larry and Christi's wedding reception, how proud he was taking us out for a ride on his boat, the time he got hit with a golf ball innocently standing by the pin, our trip to Busch Gardens, and of course the numerous times he would ask for assistance with food or drink because he “stuck in the corner.”
Perhaps my favorite memory of all was the time we spent driving to the dog races one afternoon. The racetrack was about an hour away. This was the time that Jerry really opened up about the love for his family, and the reason he was so tough on them at times was because he only wanted the absolute best for all of them. From that day forward I always saw him in a different perspective.
Lois, Christi, Patti and Jeff - Life will never be quite the same again now that Jerry is no longer with us. I hope you all find real comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering and made the world a better place. You are all proof of that.
Alyssa, Alex and Amy – Your grandfather loved you all very much, perhaps more than you will ever know. He was so proud to be your Grandpa.
May perpetual life shine upon him and may he rest in peace.
Valerie Lauerman
December 19, 2014
Lois, I have such fond memories of you and Jerry and my parents enjoyed both of you immensely. Tom and I extend our condolences to all the family; we know he was much loved. You are in our thoughts.
Debbie Kenkel
December 19, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss of Jerry. I so enjoyed working with Jerry, Lois, and Jeff at Perfection Learning. I will be praying for your family.
Debbie Kenkel
Ed & Nina Bokern
December 19, 2014
We are sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry was such a good person.
December 18, 2014
A truly wonderful soul. Will miss watching him bundle up on those chilly July evenings in Naperville. Prayers for peace to the family.
Pam & Tom
December 16, 2014
With loving memory, your cousin Todd Rutter & family
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