Ricky,
      You were my best friend throughout middle school. You and your family taught me a lot about the outside world in the best way possible. Everything from Jack Frost, to Sublime, to toe covers lol, you were a good friend. Here and gone, still miss you bro.

                                                  Thank You Rick, 
                                                                            Cody

Ricky, our boy or “dood doy”as we used to call as a toddler (that’s how you said good boy) you are the consummate comedian, all your life you kept our family laughing. From moving to MI and telling us you were born in Marysville OH, the home of the women’s prison.  Boy you kept us in stitches. As a young Ladd  playing ball and golfing with uncle Denis, to a responsible young patriot serving our country, we couldn’t have been more proud. More Importantly, achieving fatherhood. The love of life your Sophia was your happiest, most giving and teaching moments and we enjoyed every moment of you and the man & father  became. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be with you taking part in your life we will cherish every moment and miss you every day. We love you always ♥️🙏🏻💙 Aunt Mary, Uncle Denis and Olivia 

We've loved you your entire life. We will never forget all the memories we made with you and our families; from going up north with your mom and her four sisters and three brothers(your aunts, uncles,cousins), to you coming to visit us in Florida, where along with your cousin, Nathan, we went to four Disney parks; then Universal studio. We all had the best time of our lives. Your laughter and smiles were precious. We will never forget the fun we had. Ricky, you will be forever thought of and loved. See you in heaven my angel.
Aunt Chris

Ricky and Sophie on the carousel and fun times in the Village

To my big cousin Ricky. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories threwout my entire life. From sledding down the hill behind Grandma's cabin down a 90 degree slope on saucer sled screaming our heads off, to you teaching me how to do an Ollie on your skateboard, painting our faces like Aliens and cruising the streets of Brooklyn on our bikes with your friends when Aunt Lisa and I would come visit; just living it up and living life to the fullest. Fast forward to our  20's, now we're reminiscing about our childhood days and all the crazy stuff we did back then over a few cold ones . Most recently laughing about how we're both parents now and getting old lol and the most recent hilarious things our kids have done, that gave us a good laugh . Being able to spend time with you recently, and watching our girl's make their own unforgettable memories together. Watching the girls share that same unbreakable cousin bond  we've shared has truly been the greatest blessing.  I will carry every memory we've made threwout our lives with me Rick. I love you forever cuz XO, Amanda 

My sweet cousin I love you endlessly. Rest beautifully and peacefully with the lord. 

Sophia’s 2 cd birthday party ain Ann Arbor Grammy and Daddy having fun!

Ricky’s Xmas gift,  showing me how much he loved it!  We laughed but kept him super warm!

Gentle and kind our sweet nephew Ricky, always thinking of others first. 

I remember us kids growing up we were so close. This one hits hard. My heart breaks for my Aunt Jackie, Uncle Rick, our family and everyone that loved Ricky! RIP Our Solider🇱🇷

Jackie I remember when he took his time on the weekend and came and helped us Paint our classroom. He was fun to work with.


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Richard Dean Rutledge, Jr.

March 26, 1987 – June 27, 2022

Muehlig Funeral Chapel

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