Gerald W. Rutger (62) of Flora

Gerald W. Rutger, 62, of Flora passed away at 9:25 pm Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home in Flora.

Gerald was born on July 19, 1961, in Fairfield, Illinois the son of Veryl and Faye (Bowlin) Rutger. Gerald had worked many different places in his career with some including, the Hollins Truck Stop in Flora and the Flora Elks. Gerald was a care giver, him and his brother Phillip took care of their parents for many years until they passed away. Gerald and Phillip liked to go fishing and he loved nature, going to Charlie Brown Park in Flora and walking all around it as often as he could. Gerald was a member of the Sons of The American Legion in Flora, and had been attending the Flora Assembly of God Church in Flora.

Gerald is survived by 2 brothers: Phillip Rutger of Flora, Veryl (Janet) Rutger, Jr. of Flora; a niece and nephew: Jeffery and Erin Rutger; step-niece: Sarah Skidmore; and many aunts, uncles, and friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Connie Rutger.

Memorial services to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday, December 11, 2023 at the McGriff Funeral Home in Louisville with David Bonham officiating. Burial will follow at the Floral Gardens of Memories Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be held on Monday morning at the funeral home where friends may call from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help assist with the final expenses. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory of Gerald, please visit by clicking here