Ralph Eugene Rutan, age 85, graduated to Heaven, October 3, 2011. Born September 24, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James Leslie and Inez (Morehouse) Rutan. WW II U. S. Navy Veteran; Charter Member of Good Shepherd Community Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mada, grandson Chad Anthony Frohnauer, brothers Raymond Reynolds, Ivor Rutan, and Gerald Rutan. Survived by daughters, Pamela (Bob) Campbell, Deborah (Julius "Ernie") Adams; son, Randall (Belinda) Rutan, all of Columbus; grandchildren, Billy Perry, Kelly Perry, Jerry Perry, John (Carla) Adams, Wendy Kern, April Adams, Staci (Greg) Hess, Angela Moore, Brandon (Elizabeth) Creek, Tiffany Creek, Kaytee Johnson; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Simms; brother, Bradley Rutan; special and dear friend, Bonnie Haynes; nieces, nephews, cousins and other family. Friends may call at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Good Shepherd Community Church, 210 Obetz Rd., Thursday 10:30 a.m. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family suggest for those who wish to contribute to direct their gifts to Good Shepherd Church or a charity of their choice in Memory of Ralph. www.orwoodyard.com Cemetery Details Forest Lawn Cemetery 5600 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213 Loading map Previous Events Visitation OCT 5. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Memorial Service OCT 6. 10:30 AM (ET) Good Shepherd Community Church 210 Obetz Road Columbus, OH 43207 http://www.goodshepherdsite.com/ Loading map