William Hunter Rutledge, Jr.

MIDDLETON-William Hunter Rutledge, Jr. Age 61, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 29, 1949, the son of the late William Hunter and Margaret (Clements) Rutledge. William was married to Kay Hellenbrand in Cross Plains on September 30, 1988. He was a graduate of Forest Hill High School and the University of Florida, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C. for over 30 years. Bill enjoyed tinkering; engines, cars and computers were among his interests. He also enjoyed surfing, classic rock, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He was a wonderful son to his parents, and loved his family dearly. Bill is survived by his wife, Kay; children, Catherine (Catie) and Jackson; his sister, Lela (Robert) Hulsebus, his mother-in-law, Rita (Pertzborn) Hellenbrand, his brother-in-law, John (Donna Tollefson) Hellenbrand, and sister-in-law, Sandy (Rick) Keller, one niece and four nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judith Rutledge Ballard, and his father-in-law, Robert (Bob) Hellenbrand. A celebration of his life with a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH,2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 20, 2011, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mental Health Center of Dane County. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mental Health Center of Dane County. Visitation: Visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. Service: A celebration of his life with a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH,2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 20, 2011, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding