Richard "Rick" Rutherford

Richard "Rick" Rutherford 82 of Davenport passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born October 9,1942 in Saginaw, Michigan he moved to the area from Minnesota in 1997. Rick was a Manager at Trademark Metal Recycling in Tampa, retiring in 2017 with 30 years of service. He was a long-time member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winter Haven, serving as Treasurer, Vestry member and Eucharistic Minister. Rick was very involved in Big Brothers, Junior Achievements, Foreign Exchange Student Program and Youth Ministry. He served in the US Army from 1960-1963.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents Ervin and Betty Rutherford and siblings Ervin, Joseph and Carol. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Judy and siblings Dan, Sandy and Judy of Texas. He was a loving son, husband and brother. He will be dearly missed. 

Military Honors will be rendered at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 656 Ave L NW Winter Haven, FL 33881 on Saturday, October 18th at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul's Church or charity of choice. 

Service will be livestreamed, view at https://www.facebook.com/st.paulswinterhaven/ or https://www.youtube.com/@St.PaulsEpiscopalChurchWH