Theresa Mary Rutkowski Obituary

We bid farewell to Theresa Mary Rutkowski of Dexter, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 1, 2024 at the age of 99. Theresa touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Kopydlowski and Rose Kopydlowski (Marchewitz); her husband Leo Rutkowski; her daughter Donna Fehrle; her grandson Kord R. Scharfenberg; her siblings, Aloysie, Anna, Helen, Anthony, George, Clara, John, Edward and Bernadine; and her son-in-law Herm Harrmann.

She is survived by: her children, Danette Rutkowski-Scharfenberg, Patricia Harrmann and Christopher Rutkowski (Susan); her son-in-law Tim Fehrle; her sister Maryann Chmielewski; her grandchildren, Andrew R. Scharfenberg (April), Henessey Harrmann-Robertson (Stewart), Estelle Wright (Tommy), Tessa Harrmann, Caleb Rutkowski, Cody Rutkowski and Truly Fehrle; and her great grandchildren, Arlo Scharfenberg, Edie Scharfenberg, Eliana Robertson, Cambria Wright and Ellie Wright. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Meals on Wheels.