Obituary for Francis Ruttinger
Death of Mr. Frank Ruttinger.
Mr. Frank Ruttinger, died at his home 570 E. Loula, Olathe, Monday, June 20, 1921, at 9 p. m. The funeral service was held from the Methodist church, Wednesday, June 22, at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. V. Burns. Burial was made in the Olathe Cemetery.
Mr. Ruttinger was born in Bedford County, Pa., June 13, 1838, lived there till 1869, when he came to Johnson County and to the farm 10 miles southeast. In 1896 they left the farm, moving to their present address in Olathe.
He is survived by his widow, who was Mary Ann Dill, to whom he was married in 1863, two daughters, Frances, Olathe, and Cora, California, and a son, Warren, of Ogallah, Nebr. There are 7 grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.
Mr. Ruttinger was a veteran of the Civil War, having been in the 67th Pennsylvania. He had been a member of the Methodist church for a great number of years, was a member of the G. A. R., and of the Patrons of Husbandry. He was a very fine old gentleman, loved and respected by all acquaintances. Johnson County loses a very fine citizen, indeed.
Olathe Mirror
June 23, 1921
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