Richard "Butch" Rutledge's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2024 in Tama, Iowa

Richard "Butch" Rutledge

January 29, 1944 - April 17, 2024 (80 years old)

Tama, Iowa

Richard "Butch" Rutledge's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2024 in Tama, Iowa

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Kruse Phillips Funeral Home

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Richard "Butch" Rutledge

January 29, 1944 - April 17, 2024 (80 years old)

Tama, Iowa

Richard Rutledge Obituary

The world bids farewell to Richard Rutledge of Tama, Iowa, departing on April 17, 2024 at the age of 80. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Rutledge to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Rutledge and Evelena Rutledge (Kriegel). He is survived by: his wife Betty Buresh of Tama; his daughters, Paula Eberhart (Roger) of Montour, Pam Fowler (Steve) of Tama and Penny Tyynismaa (Robert) of Marshalltown; his grandchildren, Bryce Eberhart, Paige Moretz (Matt), Cecilie Harrison (Steve), Riley Fowler (Hope), Joyce Fowler, Robert Tyynismaa (Hailee), Isabelle Nichols (Ben), JoJo Tyynismaa and Tommy Tyynismaa; his great grandchildren, Judy Harrison, Cayden, Aspen Moretz, Anya, Darrell Fowler, Evelena Rose Fowler and Ben Nichols Jr.; his sisters, Bev Rehberg (Harold) of Keystone and Virginia "Susie" Rutledge of Tama; his niece Sherie Rehberg; and his nephew Fred Rehberg.

Memorials may be directed to the Tama County Humane Society, Tama Ambulance Service or St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kruse Phillips Funeral Home



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Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home
209 E 7th St, Tama, IA 52339

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Apr 22

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St. Patrick Catholic Church
900 Park St, Tama, IA 52339

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