Age: 89y, 7m, 1d
Son of Milton Wheeler Rutan and Greeta Bell Touse
| Type | Date | Age at Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 03 JUN 1932 | Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA | |
| Residence | 10 APR 1940 | 7y, 10m, 7d | Napolean, Jackson, Michigan, USA |
| Residence | 04 MAY 1950 | 17y, 11m, 1d | Columbia, Jackson, Michigan, USA |
| Death | 04 JAN 2022 | 89y, 7m, 1d | Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA |
Name: Leearl S Rutan
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1933
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Home in 1940: Napoleon, Jackson, Michigan
Street: Cranbering Lake Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Sheet Number: 6A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st gradeHousehold Members
Ira M Touse, 60, Head
Alma V Touse, 56, Wife
Milton W Rutan, 38, Son-in-law
Grata D Rutan, 33, Daughter
Paul R Rutan, 12, Grandson
Louis W Rutan, 11, Grandson
L Earl S Rutan, 7, Grandson
Florence J Rutan, 5, Granddaughter
Gayl A Rutan, 3, Granddaughter
Mary L Rutan, 1, Granddaughter
Name: Le Earl S Rutan
Age: 17
Birth Date: 1933
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House: Son
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Columbia, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Street Name: Reed Rd
House Number: 4497
Dwelling Number: 475
Farm: Yes
Questionnaire Number: 165
Inferred Previous Residence Place: Columbia, Jackson, Michigan
Occupation: Farm Hand
Industry: Farm
Father Birth Place: USA
Mother Birth Place: USA
Occupation Category: Working
Hours Worked: 35
Worker Class: Private
Same House: Yes
School Completed: S11
Grade Completed: No
School Attendance: Yes
Weeks Worked: 0
Income: none
Other Income: 0
Supplemental Income: 0Household members:
Milton W. Rutan, 48, Head
Greeta B. Rutan, 42, Wife
Paul R. Rutan, 22, Son
LeEarl S. Rutan, 17, Son
Florence J. Rutan, 15, Daughter
Gayle A. Rutan, 13, Daughter
Mary L. Rutan, 11, Daughter
Milton Rutan Jr, 6, Son
Bruce W. Rutan, 2, Son
Alice May Rutan, Feb 1950, Daughter
LeEarl ΒTrapperΒ Stephen Rutan, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on June 3, 1932 to parents Milton and Greeta Rutan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Colleen Rutan; son, Gavin Rutan; brothers, Paul Rutan, Louie Rutan, and Bruce Rutan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Doris; daughters, Heather Rutan and Maureen Brandon; sons, Lee Rutan and Stephen (Lena) Rutan; step-sons, Charles (Pam) Coleman, Randy (Rhonda) Coleman, and Terry (Barbara) Coleman; sisters, Gail Gamble, Alice Hill, Florence Johnson, and MaryLou Hammer ; brother, Milt (Kathy) Rutan; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Lee was known as a mechanic both at work and at home. He had a knack for working on cars, tractors, and anything with an engine. He retired after 36 years as a maintenance mechanic at Aeroquip/ Eaton Corp and throughout his life continually managed his farm.
He was always known as a family man who loved his dogs. Getting together for family events and holidays which always put a smile on his face. He also was an outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time out with nature, even doing some hunting earlier in his life. For the last 20 years, he and his wife made the decision to become snowbirds and headed to Florida each winter to get some sun and escape the cold Michigan winters.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the time of a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at the First Church of the Nazarene, 3905 Clinton Rd, Jackson, MI 49201.