William Clinto Alrutz

Avery United Methodist Church custodian William Clinton Alrutz, 91, of Washington, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, in Washington County Health Center, Washington. He had been in failing health. He was born February 7, 1911, in Hickory, a son of Charles and Martha Briggs Alrutz. Mr. Alrutz was a member of Avery United Methodist Church, where he had served as custodian for 30 years. He also was a member of the church dartball team. He was employed as a butcher by American Foods for 35 years. On October 20, 1973, he married Catherine Mitchell, who died September 28, 1992. Surviving are a son, David E. Alrutz of Claysville; a stepson, William Burke of Washington; a stepdaughter, Arlene Frank of Washington; two grandchildren, Amanda and Stephanie Alrutz; 10 stepgrandchildren, Rebecca, Michelle and William Burke, Gary, Robert and Nicholas Marshman, Sherry Cottrel, Brittany Lemley and Cora and Sara Frank. Deceased are a stepson, Robert Marshman; a stepgrandson, Thomas Marshman; five brothers, Charles, George, Louis, James and Thomas Alrutz; and a sister, Elizabeth Riggle. ALRUTZ - Friends of William Clinton Alrutz of Washington, who died Thursday, June 6, 2002, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 2 p.m., the hour of services, Saturday, June 8, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington, with Dr. Allyn L. Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow in West Alexander Cemetery. Additional information and tributes on line at www.NealFuneralHomes.com.