Herbert L. Rutledge, Jr., age 72, of Spring City, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. Born on July 19, 1948 in Canton, IL, he was a son of the late Lois Mae (Johnson) Dean.

Mr. Rutledge proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He received his Bachelors degree in Psychology from Adams State University in Colorado. As a Volkswagen master technician, he worked for many years as a mechanic for Jim Wynn Volkswagen, prior to owning and operating European Plus, an automotive repair shop in Phoenixville for over 15 years. He would then go on to conclude his career at Penske Automotive in Leesport. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and motor racing in general.

Mr. Rutledge is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth A., wife of Jack Welch of Ephrata, PA and Jennifer A., wife of Michael Delanoy of Spring City, PA; four grandchildren, Sophie, Caroline, and Jack Welch, and Melissa Delanoy; two siblings, Diane Burns of Colorado and Clinton Wilkening of Nebraska.

Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.