Daniel L. Rutkowski, age 54, of 14249 Flatts Road, Waterford, died suddenly on Friday, July 17, 2009. Born in Erie on April 8, 1955, he is the son of Alice Orlecky Rutkowski of Erie and the late Leo Rutkowski.
Dan was a good family man. He was a devoted husband and father who loved every moment spent with his wife and children. He enjoyed many things in life including hunting, fishing and playing golf, and he took pride in his vegetable garden and his canning and cooking. Dan worked in the electrical maintenance department of Haysite Reinforced Plastics in Erie for over 14 years.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gilbert Kress, and his father-in-law, Richard Hershey.
Family members that mourn his loss include his loving wife, Heidi Mae Rutkowski, whom he married June 4, 1994, his daughter and son, Marli and Jarret Rutkowski, both at home, two sisters, Christine Kress and Karen Bayhurst and her husband Bob, all of Northeast, and four nephews.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral services will take place there Thursday morning at 10:00am with Fr. Arnold of St. Boniface Church officiating.
I worked with Dan for two years when I was at Haysite. I liked Dan a lot and really enjoyed working with him and getting to know him. I am very sorry for your loss. Dan was a great guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Take care,
Steve Dunsmore
We were so shocked to hear about Danny. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. (Ray Kress’s inlaws).
Heidi, Marli and Jarret,
Aunt Alice, Chris, Karen, Bob and family,
I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts, please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Danny will truly be missed.
Love,
Mary Lynn
Heidi, Marli and Jarret,
We are so very sorry to hear about Dan. We love you and are sending good thoughts and prayers to all.
Love,
Steve and Dixie
Dear Heidi and Marli and Jarret – We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. Our hearts go out to you. Dan was a warm, loving, friendly and caring man. May the love and strength of your family and friends help ease your pain.
Love from Uncle Roger and Aunt Norma
I’ve worked with Dan for just more than 2 1/2 years and in that time I feel we became good friends. He was a hard worker at Haysite and very knowledgeable in his position as Maintenance Supervisor. He had a good sence of humor and always accomplished what he set out to do. I will miss Dan very very much as will many others. Dan was a great guy and I feel that it was a privilege to have worked with him. He will deeply be missed. I send my condolences to Heidi and the kids.
Rest in peace my friend,
Drew