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1942
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2024
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Samuel Rutland Obituary
Sam's parents migrated to San Mateo, California. He earned a Master's of Public Administration from Cal State Hayward. In 1967 Sam married the love of his life, Doris Faye Nelms.
In 1985 Sam was the first African American to run for City Council in the City of Newark. As a lecturer at the University of Phoenix he received the Tom Herd Award for teaching excellence. Sam retired from the city of Richmond in 2002. Upon retirement he served as a substitute teacher in the Newark Unified School District.
Sam had a passion for both preparing and eating good food. He also enjoyed writing poetry, marvel comics, listening to soul music, tennis, and studying civil war history.
Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, his parents: Samuel Sr. and Inez, and his siblings: Johnnie Roscoe, Henry Lee, William Ezell, and Katherine Darlene. He is survived by his daughter Jessica, and by his sister Kristine Elizabeth.
Services were held last week at Fremont Memorial Chapel.
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Naya
September 24, 2024
substitute* teacher. (not subsidiary.)
Naya
September 24, 2024
Mr. Rutland was a pretty popular name at school for being a subsidiary teacher. He was great at his job as he always did his best monitoring us kids, some of us wilder than others. Hearing this news makes me wish I knew him more than just a sub. He seemed like a great and extraordinary man and we will miss him. Sending condolences to him and his family.
Abraham
September 24, 2024
NMHS 2019 Grad here, Mr Rutland was an amazing substitute teacher, filled with wit and stories to tell at a moments notice. His comforting demeanor paired with his patience for us crazy kids was not overlooked. My condolences to the family, God bless.
Joel Straughan
August 24, 2024
I shared a lot of laughs with Sam when he was at the school. We talked a lot. His organization also gave my son a scholarship when he graduated from HS in 2014. R.I.P. my friend. Love you.
Fremont Chapel of the Roses
August 21, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Betty Williams
August 20, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Betty Williams
August 20, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Anthony Williams
August 20, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Reginald Scott
August 20, 2024
I will always remember his candor; honesty; and stalwart character! He was truely a man of prominent character!
Alfrieda S. Scott
August 20, 2024
Sam was a wonderful friend to me since 2016. I will miss him dearly. When I first relocated my career to Northern California, I met Sam at one of the high schools. At first I brushed him off. Shortly, I came to realize that this stranger was someone worth befriending and getting to know. Sam was a wealth of wisdom, intelligence and offered great perspectives on life. Sam was a wonderful and deceit human being because he genuinely cared about people. Oh, how I will miss our evening dinners and happy hours. Sam and I ended up living less than a mile apart. Oh how we would joke and laugh; and just talked about everything. Fremont will never be the same for me. He even introduced to his prestigious friends in the Society. I met Mrs. Jean, Mrs. Betty and Mrs. Allen and what a blessing they have been to me as well. Sam take your rest! My friend you deserve to be at peace! Frieda
Fremont Memorial Chapel
August 20, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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