Robert Lee "Bob" Rutkowski, 82, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the local VFWs and American Legion. Bob loved playing Bingo and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was born on February 19, 1937, in Bridgman, Michigan, to the late Charles, Sr., and Emma (Lafayette) Rutkowski. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte (Bline) Rutkowski; son, Joseph Rutkowski; and 2 grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his children, Allen (Jeannie) Rutkowski, Debra (Marvin) Fulton, Jackie (Melvin) Carver, and Robert (Lisa) Rutkowski, Jr.; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - New Albany. His Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the funeral home with burial and military honors to follow at Edwardsville Cemetery in Georgetown, Indiana.

The family requests that contributions in Bob’s memory be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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