John R. Rutkowski, 89, of State College, died August 13, 2013, at his residence.

Born December 28, 1923, in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of the late Edward and Josefa (Sawulski) Rutkowski.

John was Navy Veteran serving as a member of the SeaBees during WWII. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Gray's Woods, a former Union leader for MESA's local chapter, and active in supporting workers rights. He was also a life long avid Cleveland Indians fan.

John was the ultimate handyman and builder and a model of life and love.

He is survived by his two daughters, Joanne Rutkowski (Arthur S. Dervaes) of State College and Carol (Mark) Gall of Jim Thorpe; their mother, Margaret A. Rutkowski; two granddaughters, Megan Drewe Gall and Kelsey Anne Gall both of New York; and ten nieces and nephews and their families.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Al and Joe Rutkowski and Irene Polomsky.

A memorial mass will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 687 Gray's Woods Blvd, State College, PA 16803 with the Reverend Father Charlie Amershek officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity - Geauga County OH, http://habitatgeauga.org/ or Pitch in for Baseball http://www.pitchinforbaseball.org/html/index.html

A guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com