Carl L. Ruttig

Carl Lewis Ruttig, 85, of Randolph, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born September 24, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. He was born in the city but a true country boy at heart. A graduate of East High School (1951), he served his country in the Korean War (1951-53) and retired from General Tire, Denman Tire. He was a man of faith. His true passion was his love for life and for his family. Carl was a master of card playing and story telling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Myrtle (Thompson) Ruttig, and sister, Jean Benko. Left to cherish his memories are his beloved sisters, Darla (Jim) Absalom, Debbie (Eric) Wentz; his children, Melissa (Mark) Donohoe, Eric (Tammy) Ruttig, and Chris (Lora) Ruttig; grandchildren, Jade, Brianna, Haley, Raven, Michael, Alex and Taylor; and great-grandson, Preston.

Visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 Canton Rd., Akron. Funeral service will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, September 2, 2017 with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment immediately to follow at Hillside Cemetery, Randolph, Ohio.

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