Charles Edward Rutherford, 88, of Wellington, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. A son of the late Thomas and Margaret (nee Sheffield) Rutherford, Charles was born on April 30, 1933 in Bristol, Virginia.

Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. During his military service he was stationed in Germany.  He worked for Ford Motor in the Brookpark plant as a Foreman. He was a member of the Wellington VFW and American Legion. Charles was also a member of the Wellington Eagles and the Wellington Masonic Lodge. He attended the Free Will Baptist Church in Wellington.

In his spare time, Charles enjoyed hunting, especially deer. He also had a passion for restoring old cars and operated Chuck's Auto Body for 40 years. He was fondly known as "big Poppa" to his great-grandsons, Tucker, Blake and Ethan and enjoyed Facetiming with them on a regular basis.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce; children, Lisa (Dennis) Norton, of Olympia, WA,  Dennis (Michelle) Rutherford, of Bristol, TN and Sandy (Don) Plaskett, of Norwalk, OH; grandchildren, Melissa, Douglas, Rebecca, Hannah, Jordan, Jackie, Jimmy, Brandon, Kelly, Adam and Carly; great grandchildren, Tucker, Blake, Ethan and Gannon, and siblings, Louise Wineberger, Carol Edwards, David Rutherford and Johnny Rutherford.  Charles is also survived by Christoper Woch, a good friend who was like a son to him; he enjoyed visiting with Chris weekly. He was preceded in death by his sons, Roger, Dale and Steven Rutherford and his brothers, Mike, Gene and Fain Rutherford.

A private service will be held. Condolences and fond memories can be shared online at: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.