Frank Dwayne Rutter

Dwayne Rutter, 91, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Dwayne was born on August 4, 1933, in Columbia to Frank and Ferne (Hammond) Rutter. He graduated from Hickman High School in 1951. He married Jean Bink on August 4, 1952, and she preceded him in death in 2010.

Dwayne was also preceded in death by his son, Ron Rutter; his granddaughter, Christina (Rutter) Johnson; and his daughter-in-law, Gail (Tinsley) Rutter.

He is survived by his son, Terry (Cherie) Rutter of Columbia; his daughter, Tina (Robert) Stuart of Fulton; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four nephews; other relatives and friends.

Dwayne served in the United States National Guard as an artillery sergeant from February 1952 to January 1960. He retired after 51 years as a mechanic and transmission specialist from Albert Buick-Honda in Columbia. He also worked part-time at Cottonwoods Airport in Columbia as an airplane mechanic.

He was a longtime member of the Columbia Saddle Club and enjoyed his horses. In his spare time, he loved building model airplanes and spending time with his family.

A Celebration of Life with military honors will be held on Sunday, July 13, with visitation at 1:00 p.m., followed by services at 2:00 p.m., at the Scottish Rite Lodge, 33 N. Masonic Drive. Burial will take place at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.