He Passed On February 16, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Rev. Glen Llewellyn Rutledge of Paris, ON passed from this life into a glorious eternity with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Glen was born to the late Godfrey and Lillian (Davies) Rutledge of Harrisburg, ON in 1936.
Details of Glen’s amazing life, music and ministry through Crossroads Christian Television (100 Huntley Street), Circle Square TV and Ranches, and LifeNet Ministries Inc. can be found in the book, For Such a Time as This by Diane Roblin-Rutledge, Foreword by Norma-Jean Mainse, at https://a.co/d/0bRkAgih
Glen was pre-deceased by his first wife Adelle, sister Eleanor and granddaughter Christi. He is survived by his wife Diane and children and stepchildren: Stephen (Karen), Craig (Cheryl), Andrea Boschman (Laurie), Nadine Mitchell (Randy), Timothy Lee and Todd Lee (Jennifer).
He is survived by his 22 grandchildren & step-grandchildren: Ashley (Daniel), Rachel (Tobi), Sam, Mitchell (Sarah), Kurtis, Lianne, Aleisha (Brian), Jonathan (Krista), Megan (Ken), Josh (Lauren) & Caleb, Brent (Samantha), Mark (Pauline), Jeffrey (Abigail), Seneca (John), Hanna, Bethany (Michael), Mariah, Josiah (Christine), Noah, Isaiah, Elijah.
Glen is also survived by his 25 great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren: Mae, Carter, Bea, Michael (Running), Evelyn, Grace, Daniel, Joshua, Selah, Rhodes, Adelaide, Levi, Riley Kate, Brooks, Max, Nora, Hannah, Perry, Robin, Fern, Jeffrey Jr., Michael (Bates), Lumyhna (Lulu), Jackson and Thatcher.
Glen will be dearly missed by his siblings: Harold, Reynold, Ralph and sister, Norma Jean Mainse; and by brother-in-law Alan (Leah) Linton, sisters-in-law, Karen Williams and Dona Dee Williams and their families. He was dearly loved by many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be welcomed at the Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Road, on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Glen’s Life will be held at Cedarview Church, 20 Cedar Street, Paris, Ontario on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. Those wishing to visit with the family prior to the service are welcome from 12 to 12:45 at the church. Glen’s service will be live streamed. To view online, go to YouTube and search Cedarview Church Paris Funeral for Glen Rutledge.
In lieu of flowers, donations to LifeNet Ministries Inc., a federally chartered charity founded by Glen, would be appreciated by the family. To make a donation please visit https://lifenet4hope.com/donate/ or send an E-transfer to: donate@lifenetministries.com
Online condolences and donations may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca
