Larry Lee “Butch” Rutan

By on September 17, 2026

Larry Lee “Butch” Rutan of Jarvisburg passed away September 16, 2026. Butch was born on October 9, 1950 in Moundsville, WV to the late Clem and Grace Rutan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette “Giovengo” Rutan and daughter, Evalee Rutan.

Butch had a lifelong career as a painter and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. He loved woodworking a feeding squirrels.

He is survived by his daughters, Bobbie, Arlene, and Carolyn all of Ohio; sisters, Terry Minear (Kenny) of Proctor, WV and A. Marlene Holmes of Moundsville, WV; his favorite niece and pal who was always there for him, D. Darlene Allman of Moundsville, WV and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his lifelong friend Odell Quidley; and his best buddy fury friends, Buck, Ralph and Bosco.

Per Butch’s request no services will be held, and he will be laid to rest next to his parents in West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Butch’s name may be made to the Grandy Beagle Rescue, 160 Barnard Road, Grandy, NC 27939. Please leave a message of comfort for the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

 

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