Imogene Fromhart Rutkowski, 78, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, two weeks and two days after the passing of her beloved husband, William F. Rutkowski.
Born in Baltimore, MD on August 29, 1934, Imogene was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Fromhart. Imogene graduated from the Catholic High School of Baltimore and studied further at local community colleges. In 1957, Imogene married the love of her life Bill, and together they embarked on an adventurous life living across the country from Baltimore, MD to Vancouver, WA and Basking Ridge, NJ as Bill’s career progressed. When her children were grown, Imogene returned to work at AT&T, eventually rising to the assistant to the president of the AT&T Gold Card. When that position took Imogene to Jacksonville, FL, Imogene and Bill relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach where they enjoyed 20 happy years.
Throughout her life, Imogene was heavily involved in charities including Young Audiences, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the Ponte Vedra Women’s Club.
Imogene is survived by her children, William J. Rutkowski and partner Roger of London, England; Robert C. Rutkowski and wife Betsy of Palm Harbor, FL and their children, Nikki, Jillian and Tara; and David B. Rutkowski of Jacksonville, FL and his son Henry; her sister, Geraldine, of Baltimore and her nieces and nephews. Imogene’s other sister, Vera, preceded her in death. A brother, John “Edwin”, died as a young child.
Bill and Imogene were dearly loved and will be deeply missed by their family and friends.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service, honoring both Bill and Imogene, at St. Brigid Church, 900 S. East Avenue, Baltimore, MD on Friday, August 16th at 10:00am., burial to follow at Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, MD at 12 noon. Reception immediately following. Donations may be made in Bill and Imogene’s memory to the A-T Children’s Project, www.atcp.org.
Please sign the guestbook below and visit William F. Rutkowski on this website.
I have been missing Imogene and Bill since they left Ponte Vedra Beach and am sorry to hear of their passing. Imogene was in my PEO Chapter and was a gentle and warm person. I know toward the end of their living in PVB she had some issue with communication and memory but seemed to alway know me and be glad to see me as I was her. Bill took excellent care of her and he was a wonderful B.I.L or as we in the PEO Sisterhood say, Brother in Love. He was there to lend a helping had and host social events with Imogene. They will be remembered as out Derby Party couple. I am also from Maryland so it is good to know they will be resting there.
I was so sorry to hear of Imogene and Bill’s passing. I am also a member of PEO Chapter HE in Ponte Vedra Beach, Imogene’s home chapter for several years. Imogene was a gracious and warm addition to our chapter and we miss her. My sympathy to her family.
I am fortunate and grateful for Bill and Imogene having graced my life. Their life together is one from which beautiful stories are written. Na wieki wieków, przyjació?ki.
Bill & Imogene were great friends of ours. We traveled Europe together, celebrated holidays together, celebrated anniversaries together and truly enjoyed each others company. They will be deeply missed, but we know we will meet again.
God Bless Them,
Don & Edie