Ray Rutherford Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ray Rutherford (Manilla, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 90, on January 2, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Rutherford and Rose Rutherford (Kruger); his siblings, Marlys Karsten, Wayne Rutherford, Tom Rutherford and Lanny Rutherford; his siblings-in-law, Casey Karsten, Bob Sonderman and Maureen Rutherford; his nieces, Julie Rasmussen and Darcy Dammann; and his nephew Scot Rutherford.
He is survived by: his wife Kay Rutherford of Manilla; his sons, Kerry Rutherford (Dreva) of Urbandale, IA, Kevin Rutherford (Steve Pirner) of Falcon, CO and Kyle Rutherford (Jan) of Earling, IA; his sisters, Diane Sonderman of Earling and Gloria Lohrmann (Ron) of Manilla; and his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Rutherford and Donna Rutherford. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Church of Manilla (559 5th St, Manilla, IA 51454). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. The military honors was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Omaha National Cemetery (14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE 68138).
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be allocated to organizations that were meaningful to Ray.
