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Dennis Rutkowski
March 29, 1957 - October 5, 2021
Dennis M. Rutkowski, age 64, of Bad Axe went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 5, 2021 under hospice care surrounded by his family. Dennis was born March 29, 1957 in Bad Axe, son of Elmer and Barb (Kanaby) Rutkowski. Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, drawing pictures of wildlife, spending time with his family and walking his fur grandbabies. He was also famous for his delicious BBQ. Dennis is survived by one daughter, Cora Carr and her husband Nathan of Bad Axe. His mother, Barb Rutkowski of Caro. Two sisters, Arlene (Jim) Groombridge of Cass City and Karen (Mike) Courter of Snover. Two brothers Randy (Karen) Rutkowski of Ubly and Kelly Rutkowski of Cass City. One daughter in law, Stazy Rutkowski of Port Hope. Four grandchildren, Ashton Carr of Bad Axe, Kemper Checkley of Bad Axe, Dakoda Rutkowski of Port Hope and Khloey Carr of Bad Axe. One goddaughter Amy Dumouchelle of Colchester, Ontario. Close family friend Rose Cooper of Port Austin. Nieces and nephews, Jason, Keith, Brian and Julie. Dennis leaves behind his two fur grandbabies a basset hound Walter and a black lab Raven. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Rutkowski, his son Faron Rutkowski and his nephew Tony Courter. The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice and Stacy Hiller for the amazing care they gave Dennis. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 3pm at the First Baptist Church in Cass City. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12 noon until the service time at 3 at the church. There will be a dinner after the service. Memorials may be made to the family discretionary fund care of Cora Carr.
Dennis M. Rutkowski, age 64, of Bad Axe went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 5, 2021 under hospice care surrounded by his family. Dennis was born March 29, 1957 in Bad Axe, son of Elmer and Barb (Kanaby) Rutkowski. Dennis... View Obituary & Service Information