On November 29, 2015, Charles L. Rutkowski, 83, beloved husband of Loretta D. Rutkowski (nee Kahl); devoted father of Lorrie Erdman and former husband Edgar Erdman, Jr., Diane Peters and her husband John, Ronald Rutkowski, Joanne Gurley and her husband David, and Richard Rutkowski, and his companion Sue Moser; loving grandfather of Nicole Zerilli (Paul), Eric and Edgar Erdman III, Stephanie Plitt (Michael), Christina Holland, Tara Welsh and David Gurley, Jr.. Adored great-grandfather of Dominic and Gabriella Zerilli, Anna Plitt and Nataleigh Twist. Pre-deceased by former son-in-law, Timothy Holland. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home, P.A., 11750 Belair Road (Kingsville) on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, and Thursday, December 3, 2015, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 3, 2015, at 8:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 8420 Belair Road, Nottingham, MD 21236, on Friday, December 4, 2015, at 9:30 am. Interment St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Joseph's Church.