Robert L. Rutledge

Rutledge, Robert L. age 77, passed away October 14, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Kathryn Ryan; brother, J.O. Rutledge. Survived by wife, married 51 years, Dina M. Rutledge; children, John (Joy) Rutledge; Joette (Ev) White; Pastor Rick (Liz) Ryan; Toni (Ralph) Valiukas; grandchildren, Nicki, Luke, Jacob, Chloe and Samuel Rutledge; Kelsey White; Joseph Ryan; Behren Valiukas; other relatives and friends. Bob graduated from Sandersville Highschool, received his BS from Mississippi State and his Masters and PhD from The University of Illionois. He retired from 3M after 33 years. Memorial Service Saturday (10/20) at 1 PM at WISE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 400 Spring Street in Hastings, (651-437-3752). A gathering will be held two hours prior to service at the funeral home. Private Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Special Thanks to Divita Dialysis in Cottage Grove and all his caregivers at the Mayo Hospital.