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Bradley Rutan Obituary

Brad Rutan, age 50, of Peyton, died on Saturday July 24, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs. An engineer, Brad served several years for various United States Military contractors. He was a loving father to Holly Morelli (John) and Erica, grandfather to Brent and Nicholas, and son, brother, friend, mentor and role model to those privileged to have known him. He will be deeply missed by all.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 28, 2010.

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Tom Delaney

August 20, 2010

I worked with Brad for the past 11+ years and we generally spoke by phone at least every week during that entire period. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his sudden passing. I'll miss him terribly.

Dennis Casey

August 3, 2010

Always a great friend. I miss him.

Mike Dickenson

July 30, 2010

Very sad and shocked to hear of Brads passing. I worked for SBAR and Brad at Schriever AFB. A great boss, family man, and friend. We used to have the most wonderful Christmas parties! I always enjoyed his sense of humor.

Margaret

July 30, 2010

To Holly and Erica, your father was a great man. I am so sorry for your loss. He loved you very much and was very proud of both of you. Your father will be as close as a memory and will always be with you. He will never be forgotten.

Mike & Barb

July 28, 2010

To our brother and friend. Brad has left a mark on our hearts. For his witty remarks great sense of humor and helping hand. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten....

Barb & Mike

July 28, 2010

To our brother and friend who left a mark on our hearts There are no words to express how deeply you will be missed. For your witty remarks and helpful hand. We will always carry you close and dear… Never to be forgotten.

Phil Fratangeli

July 28, 2010

Brad was a good friend and enjoyed his visits to Pittsburgh, I’ll will miss his weekly phone calls. May he rest in peace, my prayers are with his family.

July 28, 2010

Brad was a good friend and enjoyed his visits to Pittsburgh, I'll will miss his weekly phone calls. May he rest in peace, my prayers are with his family...Phil Fratangeli

Dan & Brenda Unruh

July 28, 2010

Brad was a great friend and he will be dearly missed by us and many friends. R.I.P. Bradley.
Dan & Brenda Unruh (Ellicott, CO)

Nancy & Dwain Stewart

July 28, 2010

We worked with Brad at Navy Gage and Standards, Pomona CA, during the 1980s. I will always remember Brad's kindness and sense of humor. Our sympathy to all of his friends, and family.

Gary Beistel

July 28, 2010

I had the honor and privelage to work for Brad at Santa Barbara Applied Research. He was always professional and I never heard him raise his voice to anyone. We've lost a good friend and a great boss! I will miss his visits to our base greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with Holly, Erica, and the remainder of his family and friends. May Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, give you all comfort and strength during this difficult time!

Ted Otis

July 28, 2010

Brad was a real good friend and I will miss all thw good times we had my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends RIP friend

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