Larry Francis Rutan, 82, of South Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away in his home on November 22, 2021.  He was born to Raymond and Dessa Rutan on April 1, 1939.  On July 20, 1959 he married Carol J. Lytle, from this union they had two daughters, Cheryl ( Rock) Malmstrom and Sheila ( Marvin) Blanton; four grandchildren, Aleashia (Blane), Lance (Jenny), Breanna, Halee (Brian) and six great grandchildren, Matthew, Ireland, AnnaBeth, Colt, Ethan, and EmmaRose.  While living in South Hutchinson he worked for over 30 years in the Salt Mines.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, sister, wife, and daughter, Sheila.  A private celebration of life will be at a later time.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hutchinson Street Cat Society, 1202 E. 21st Ave., Hutchinson, Kansas 67502