Martin Ruterschmidt, 89, of Niles. Beloved husband of Christine nee Wenz Ruterschmidt; loving father of Herb (Sharon) Ruterschmidt, Moni (Larry) Ruterschmidt-Ryczek and Anita (Steve) Ruterschmidt-Vaughan; caring grandfather of Christina, Eva, Eric,Nikolaus, Charlie and Lili. Survived by relatives in Austria, Germany, and Australia. Visitation Friday 3 to 9pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL. In state Saturday from 9am until time of service 10am at Messiah Lutheran Church 1605 Vernon Ave. Park Ridge, IL. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.