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Ronald Rutland Obituary
Seven Valleys - 05/30/1950-09/27/2018
On September 27, 2018, Ronald W. Rutland, our brave, loving, sweet, crazy wonderful Ron/RW/husband/father/father-in-law/son-in-law/grandpa/papaw/brother/brother-in-law/uncle/great-uncle/nephew/cousin/Subaru Ambassador/teacher/neighbor/friend began hiking the Heavenly Trail. Ron was born on May 30, 1950, and was the husband of Gail (Fitzkee) Rutland. He was the son of the late Hedley and Grace (Bankert) Rutland. He graduated from West York Area High School in 1968 and earned his B.S. in Secondary Education from Millersville University in 1973. He taught 8th grade Earth and Space Science at Dallastown Area High School for 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Tom and sister-in-law, Marie. Ron's memories will be carried on through his loving wife; daughter, Angie Hyser and husband, Eric; son, Daniel Rutland and wife, Karla; sister, Patricia Krone and husband, Clair; and his five grandchildren, Emily, Austin, Ryleigh, Bode, and Piper. Ron also leaves to cherish his memories, his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Vivian Fitzkee; brother-in-law, Steve Fitzkee and wife, Nancy; sister-in-law, Dee Dee Wilkins and husband, Terry; nieces and nephews, Carol, Diane, Melanie, Mark, Matthew, Clint, Stephanie, Josh, and Zac; along with many great nieces and nephews and cousins. We all love you to the stars and back!
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Church of the Brethren, Kingston Rd, York, PA, on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. There will also be a time of visitation after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ronald W. Rutland Memorial Scholarship. Checks can be made to "DFSC" and sent to Dallastown Foundation Scholarship Committee, Cathy Mentzer, 700 New School Lane, Dallastown, PA 17313.
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keith myers
September 28, 2025
Always loved you like a brother. Your memory is still with me.
keith myers
September 30, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
keith myers
September 28, 2020
Loved you like a brother while we were teaching together. I remember our relationship with you, Jim Reese, and myself. I remember you and Reese coaching intramural football and and our scouting trips on Friday nights. What a waste of time, but we had fun. You're in my thoughts quite frequently. Love you brother.
keith myers
October 6, 2018
Gail and family, When we were teaching together I loved Ron like a brother. He, Jim Reese, and myself were very close. We even spent many Friday nights scouting football games together. Sorry to hear of his passing. I hope everyone remains strong through this. Keith Myers
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Craig Miller
October 6, 2018
Always like him as a teacher! He had a unique way of making his small r's so I copied it and is still writing it that way after all these years!
Derek Sherwood
October 5, 2018
A great man gone too soon. Godspeed Mr. Rutland.
October 4, 2018
Our deepest sympathy and love to all--Randy and Sherry
Ed and Linda Lehman
October 4, 2018
Ron...Happy trails to you, until we meet again❤Gail and family...continued prayers and love during this difficult time. God bless...
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