Lyle O. Rutgers, 83, of Mattawan passed away on Jan. 11, 2018, with his children at his side. Lyle was born on Dec. 19, 1934, to Herman and Mabel (Green) Rutgers.
Visit with his family and friends and view his life story film on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Life Story Funeral Home, Portage; 5975 Lovers Lane, (269) 344-5600. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. at the same location.
A gathering and small service is being planned in Marquette later this year at the First Presbyterian Church.
Lyle’s family includes his children, Melinda Rutgers and Gregg (Shawn) Rutgers; his sisters-in-law, Janet Rutgers and Elizabeth Rutgers; one granddaughter Taylor Rutgers; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 47 years, Ginger; and his siblings, Donald, Howard and Gale; and his sister that passed away at birth.
Lyle served proudly in the United States Army.
Please visit Lyle’s memory page at www.lifestorynet.com to read his life story, archive a memory or photo and sign his memory book online.
Memorial donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Marquette.
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