Richard (Rick) Ray Rutledge, Jr., owner of the Rutledge Corn Maze, passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2019.
He was born in Olympia, WA on March 23, 1954 to Richard Rutledge Sr. and Carol (Potter) Rainha.
He is survived by his daughters, Randi Rutledge Gardner and Tina Bliss and Son-In-Laws Joseph Gardner, Jr. and Jeff Bliss; his brothers Mike and Gary Rutledge; his sister, Lisa Keehnel; Step-father George Rainha; and many loving nephews and nieces and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Kristi Jo Rutledge.
Rick grew up on a farm in the South Bay area and the love for farming never left his heart, so he pursued his dream and opened the Rutledge Corn Maze in 2000. The farm allowed him to be with his close family and his best friends every day doing what he loved the most. He loved his life and always lived in the moment. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him and his legacy will continue on.
His celebration of life will be at the Rutledge Corn Maze in Tumwater, WA on March 30, 2019 at 1:00 PM. This will be a potluck so please feel free to bring a side dish.