RICHARD E. RUTZ, 63

Late of Lockport.  Passed away September 9, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.  Lockport High School Graduate (1979).  Business partner and right-hand man of Style Line Custom Cabinetry in Lockport.  The beaches of Pass Christian, Mississippi will always be his "happy-place".

Preceded in death by his parents, Elayne and Irving Rutz.

Survived by his loving children, Colton Buhle-Rutz and Melanie (Nathan) Collins; cherished grandchildren, Atreyu, Kaiden, Quinn and Maximilian; dearest siblings, Susan (late Alan) Janasik, Karen (late Bill) Simnick and  Michael (Evonne) Rutz; Dearest friend and former spouse of Lisa Buhle; uncle of many nieces and nephews

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations appreciated to Lightways Hospice ( DONATE )

Visitation and Chapel Service on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from Noon to time of service at 4:00pm at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL.  Cremation Private.  For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com