Joel James Rutter Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joel James Rutter (Delmar, Delaware), born in New York, New York, who passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joel James Rutter to pay them a last tribute.
As Joel James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joel James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joel James leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Bernard Rutter and Rita Joan Rutter (Murphy); and his brother Walter Rutter, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Claudia Rutter; his daughters, Jennifer Thompson (Michael), Shannon Dunn (James) and Betsy Edwards (Patrick); and his brother Robert Rutter (Pat). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
