Ralph Rutledge

Ralph Raymond Rutledge (94) died Feb. 15, 2023. Ralph was born Feb. 13th, 1929, in Sedalia, MO to Clarence and Julia (nee Smith) Rutledge. He was predeceased by his parents, 3 brothers, Clarence Julian, Henry Edward (Falstaff) and Roy Robert (Bob) and his son Thomas Steven (Rut). Survived by his spouse of almost 73 years Lorraine (née Lueders) and his children Susan Rutledge, Barbara (Everett) Hassell, Donn (Debbie) Rutledge and Patti Day, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ralph will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks with a Naval military honors ceremony this summer. Family will gather privately to honor this wonderful man.