Albert J. Rutsch Jr., 90, of Washington passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in St. Louis.

Mr. Rutsch, son of the late Albert Rutsch Sr. and wife Rose nee Albietz was born December 17, 1926 in St. Louis.

Mr. Rutsch was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Rose Rutsch; his first wife, Norma Rutsch; his second wife, Dorothy Rutsch; one daughter, Kathleen Gregerson and one brother, Paul Rutsch.

He is survived by his children, Patricia Crenshaw, Michael Rutsch and wife Teresa, Albert Rutsch III and wife Denise and Teresa McPherson and husband Glenn; one sister, Rosemary Young; thirteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.