Jack Adelbert Rutz, 97, of Chesterland, entered into rest on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.

He was born July 2, 1925 in Cleveland the son of the late John A. and Lillian Hanson Rutz and was a lifelong area resident.

A veteran of the United States Navy, Jack served his country faithfully during World War II.  For his service to his country, he was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal and was honorably discharged on June 8, 1946 with the rank of storekeeper third class.

For many years, Jack worked for Harshaw Chemical in inside sales.  He enjoyed woodworking, and bowling with the Senior Citizens League.

Jack was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland.

He was married on October 24, 1947 to Jayne N. Rutz and they were married for 64 years until her passing on August 7, 2012.

Jack is survived by a daughter Susan (Michael) Holder of Concord Township; by two grandchildren Julia Maria Holder, Jillian Michelle Holder and by a great grandson Zachary Ryan Vedder; by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral service and a caring cremation has taken place.

Inurnment has take place in Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg.

The family suggests that memorial contributions take the form of donations in Jack's name to Ohio Veteran's Home, 3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

Caring and Professional Arrangements for the Rutz Family are entrusted to the care of the Crown Hill Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left on Jack's memorial page at www.crownhillfh.com.