James 'Jim' Daniel Rutschman
James "Jim" Daniel Rutschman,
80, died today (Jan. 21, 2000) at his residence in North Newton.
He was born Aug. 15, 1919, in Newton to
Fred A. and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Ewy) Rutschman. He married
Charlotte Leap May 14, 1944, in Furley. She survives of North Newton.
He was a member of Bethel College
Mennonite Church in North Newton. He owned and operated Guest House
Restaurant, food service in the Ramada Inn and Kentucky Fried
Chicken, all of Newton. He served four years in Civilian Public
Service.
He enjoyed fishing, cooking and the
outdoors.
Other survivors include: one son, Roger
Rutschman of Newton; one brother, Willard Rutschman of San Marcus,
Calif.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m.
Saturday at Bethel College Mennonite Church. Graveside services and
burial will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton with
the Revs. Steve Yoder and Norma Johnson from Bethel College Mennonite
Church officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. today
and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Petersen Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established with
Kidron Bethel Village or Central Homecare and Hospice in care of the
funeral home.
