Ralph D. Rutkowski

Rutkowski, Ralph D. "Grandpa Ralph" Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne. Dear dad of Duane (Carol) Rutkowski and Diane (the late Carl) Schneider. Devoted grandpa of Amy (Paul) Stuettgen, Kristin (Matt) Duty, Tim Rutkowski and Andy (Jessica) Schneider. Doting great-grandpa of Jordan and Jacob Duty. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Ralph was a very active member of St. James Parish throughout his life. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Luke's who made his final days comfortable and dignified. Visitation at St. James Catholic Church, 7219 S. 27th St., Franklin, on Wednesday, May 25 from 4 5:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at 6 pm. Private entombment at Forest Home Cemetery.