Robert Rutherford

Robert William Rutherford, age 75, of Crystal, passed away April 27, 2016 at home under the care of his family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. The son of John and Pearl (Stafford) Rutherford, he was born February 16, 1941 in Lawton, Michigan. On May 30, 1964 in Crystal, he married Joyce Ann White. Bob was a longtime resident of the Crystal area. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and owned his own excavating business. Surviving are his wife of nearly 52 years, Joyce; his daughter, Penny & Bart Shinabarger, of Carson City; and two grandchildren, Robby and Tara Shinabarger. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Rutherford, please visit our flower store.