Birth date: Jun 3, 1939 Death date: May 9, 2021
John Lawrence Rutschow (“Jay”), most recently of Mt. Dora, Florida, passed from this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021. He was 81 years old. Jay was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 3, 1939, the son of John William and Betty Jane (Algeo) R Read Obituary
I knew Jay ( and Sandy too) for almost 70 years. We were all in the class of 1957 of Whitmer High School and Jay only lived about 2 blocks from me in Toledo. We also went to the Whitmer luncheons in Florida with them and the Conovers when we wintered in Florida. He was a true friend and I will definitely miss our eMails and friendly visits. He was a giant of a man and I will miss him terribly.
Bob Montgomery
Dear Jay, you were such a joy to know. Our last conversation kept me praying for your full recovery from a very serious medical ordeal. However sweet friend, I know your faith in our God has you now where you belong, with our Lord and in complete health! Thank you for letting me be your friend. See you again dear Jay... love and blessings for comfort and strength to your lovely family. Dee Yeager Bovenzi
While I never had the honor of meeting Jay, I lived his life through his daughter Karen. Karen shared many great stories about her father, so I felt like I really knew him. He did a wonderful job raising a very thoughtful daughter, who will miss him dearly. I know his new friends at his village will miss him as well. Rest in peace, Jay.
