Gerald Gerry Henry Rutz

Gerald graduated from Jefferson High School in 1948. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean conflict.

Gerald married Virginia Baxter on October 17, 1951 in Portland, Oregon. Virginia died in 2005.

Gerald was a lifetime active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gresham where he served as treasurer, was on the building committee and taught Sunday School.

Some of Gerald’s interests included bowling, growing Japanese Lace Leaf Maple Trees, trips to Reno and Las Vegas, camping, and spending time with his family.

Gerald is survived by his daughter, Barbara and her husband Jack Feger, of Troutdale, son, Gary and his wife Cindy Rutz, Gresham, OR., son Terry and his wife Dawne Rutz, Vancouver, WA., son Rob and his wife Kim Rutz, Gresham, OR, plus four grandchildren, Joshua, Nicole (Gary) Fisher, Emilie, and his 1 great grandson, Mathew.

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 795 E. Powell Blvd. in Gresham, Oregon. Private burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham.