Gary Robert Rute Obituary

Gary Robert Rute attended Easton Area High School in Easton, PA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Gary Robert Rute.

Graduation Year	Class of 1967
Date of Passing	Apr 02, 2011
About	Gary Robert Rute Gary Robert Rute, 61, of Bethlehem Twp. passed away Saturday April 2, 2011 in his home. He was born on May 10, 1949 in Easton a son of Mary Jane Snyder of Easton and the late Charles Robert Rute. Gary was employed as a DUI Coordinator for Northampton County for 11 years until his retirement in January of 2011. He was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1967 and Duke University class of 1971. Gary played football for Easton High School and continued his football career at Duke University. Survivors: Gary is survived by his wife, Dorothy Dottie Pettit-Rute; sons, Robert Rute, Eric and wife Christie Rute, Gary Jr. and wife Jill Rute, James Pettit; sisters, Valerie and husband Tom McCracken, Marla and husband Darren Wendling; brothers, Robert and wife Diane Rute, Chuck and wife Diane Rute; and grandchildren, Andrea, Makenzie, Chloe and Hailey. A son, Jason Rute preceded Gary in death. Services: Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265 in memory of Gary. Online condolences may be offered at www. morellofuneralhome.com.