Judson “Judd” Wayne Rutledge, 67 of Walnut, IL, died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.
Judd was born on June 28, 1953 in Moline, IL, the son of Willis and Jean (Elliott) Rutledge. He attended Morrison High School. He was a self-employed contractor and owner of Judd’s Building and Remodeling. He was a very talented and skilled carpenter who worked in the surrounding area. Judd was married to Barb Hansen, and together they had two children. He was a volunteer at Walnut Fire Department for many years. He loved to fish and was a member of the Happy Hookers Fishing Club. Judd enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Survivors include his son, Scott (Ruby) Rutledge of Lemoore, CA; daughter, Tammy (Jason) Vidmar of Bettendorf, IA; five grandchildren, Julian, Olivia, Braden, Logan and Owen; two step-grandchildren, Dominic and Michael; sisters, Janice (Larry) Roggy of Morrison, IL, and JoAnne Rutledge Romer of Conway, SC; brother, Jerry (Nancy) Rutledge of Morrison; several nieces and nephews; his furry companion, Zoe.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim Rutledge.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut, IL. Please dress casually, or wear your Chicago Bears attire in honor of Judd.
A Celebration of Life will follow at Happy Hookers Pond at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walnut Fire Department, 115 Liberty Street, Walnut, IL, 61376 or the Happy Hookers Fishing Club, P. O. Box 201, Walnut, IL, 61376.