Paul Rutledge

Son of William Edward Rutledge (1870–1958) and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Henneman (1878–1958)

Franklin Paul Rutledge BIRTH 16 Dec 1918 Jefferson County, Kentucky, DEATH 10 Mar 2010 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky

F. Paul Rutledge, age 91 years, passed away at Llanfair Retirement Community on Wednesday March 10, 2010.

Mr. Rutledge was Professor Emeritus of Theater at the University of Cincinnati. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he attended the University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University from which he earned his undergraduate degree.

He joined the US Air Force Cadet Corp in 1941, earned his wings and served in the US Air Force for four years. He attained the rank of Captain. Upon discharge, he entered the University of Wisconsin and received his graduate degree in Theater.

Mr. Rutledge came to the University of Cincinnati in 1949 and taught there for thirty-five years. Under his guidance, the Theater Area has developed into a full department offering Graduate Degrees.

In 1950, he founded the Maxinkuckee Summer Playhouse in Culver, Indiana and continued as Managing Director for 13 summers.

During his tenure as Head of the Theater Program, he served as Director and Advisor for the University of Cincinnati Mummers Guild, a Liberal Arts student organization. He also served as Founder and Director of the UC Theater and for the Cincinnati Woman’s Club Players Group.

In the late 1960’s, he traveled with members of the Cincinnati Recreation Department to Jeffersonville, Indiana to give advice on their purchase of the Showboat Majestic, which was out of service and moored there. The decision was to buy the Showboat if Mr. Rutledge would serve as its Directing Manager, which he did for seventeen years.

During this time on the University of Cincinnati Campus, he worked with Dr. Jack Watson and Helen Laird to formulate and establish the Musical Theater degree program within the College Conservatory of Music.

Upon retirement from the University of Cincinnati and the Showboat, he traveled extensively in England and on the Continent, lecturing on American Theater at various Scholastic institutions.

Mr. Rutledge is survived by his sister, Ethel Mae Gross of Louisville, Kentucky and six nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Miller-Busse & Borgmann Funeral Home, 3464 Central Parkway at Clifton Hills, Clifton, Friday March 19 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Visitation will also be held at the Chapel of Evergreen Funeral Home, Louisville, KY on Saturday March 20 from 11 AM until time of funeral service at 12 Noon.

Rev. Willa Fae Williams of Portland Avenue Presbyterian Church in Louisville will officiate.

Entombment will follow at the Community Mausoleum of Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the F. Paul Rutledge Scholarship Fund dedicated to Musical Theater Students at the University of Cincinnati.

Memorials may be sent to: The College-Conservatory of Music, Corbett Center Room 3840, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221.

Son of William Edward Rutledge BIRTH 19 Jun 1870 Ripley County, Indiana, DEATH 18 Dec 1958 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky BURIAL Resthaven Memorial Cemetery Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky married of Elizabeth Hennemann Rutledge BIRTH 1 Feb 1877 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky DEATH 17 Nov 1958 Jefferson County, Kentucky BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky THey had:

Elizabeth Rutledge
George Rutledge
Theresa M Rutledge
Edna Rutledge
Ethel Mae Rutledge
Franklin Paul Rutledge

 
Kentucky, U.S., Birth Index, 1911-1999
Name:	Frank P Rutledge
Date of Birth:	16 Dec 1918
Birth Place:	Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Mother's Name:	Elizabeth Hennemann
Volume Number:	117
Certificate Number:	58331
Volume Year:	1918 

1920 United States Federal Census 
Name:	William Rutledge [Willian Rutledge]
Age:	49 [ 42]
Birth Year:	abt 1871 [abt 1878]
Birthplace:	Kentucky
Home in 1920:	Louisville Ward 12, Jefferson, Kentucky
Street:	Western Parkway
House Number:	3706
Residence Date:	1920
Race:	White
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Marital Status:	Married
Spouse's Name:	Lizzie Rutledge
Father's Birthplace:	Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace:	Kentucky
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Occupation:	Laborer
Industry:	K and R Railroad
Employment Field:	Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented:	Rented
Able to read:	Yes
Able to Write:	Yes
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members	Age	Relationship
William Rutledge	49	Head
Lizzie Rutledge 42	Wife
Elizabeth Rutledge 25	Daughter
Mayme E Rutledge 23	Daughter
George Rutledge 19	Son
Theresa M Rutledge 16	Daughter
Edna Rutledge 8	Daughter
Ethel Mae Rutledge 5	Daughter

1930 United States Federal Census e
Name:	Franklin P Rutledge
Birth Year:	abt 1919
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age in 1930:	11
Birthplace:	Kentucky
Marital Status:	Single
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Home in 1930:	Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Map of Home:	Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Street Address:	Northwestern Parkway
Ward of City:	12
Block:	2218
House Number:	3800
Dwelling Number:	378
Family Number:	412
Attended School:	Yes
Education:	Master's Degree
Industry:	UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Occupation:	Professor Of Theater
Able to Read and Write:	Yes
Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
Mother's Birthplace:	Kentucky
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Household Members	Age	Relationship
William E Rutledge 59	Head
Elizabeth Rutledge 53	Wife
Elizabeth E Rutledge 35	Daughter
Edna J Rutledge 18	Daughter
Ethel M Rutledge 15	Daughter
Franklin P Rutledge	11	Son

1940 United States Federal Census
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Name:	Franklin Paul Rutledge
Age:	21
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1919
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Birthplace:	Kentucky
Marital Status:	Single
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Home in 1940:	Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Map of Home in 1940:	Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Street:	North Western Parkway
House Number:	3800
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Residence in 1935:	Louisville
Sheet Number:	9B
Attended School or College:	Yes
Highest Grade Completed:	College, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939:	0
Income:	0
Income Other Sources:	No
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members	Age	Relationship
William Rutledge 69	Head
Elizabeth Rutledge 63	Wife
Elizabeth Rutledge 35	Daughter
Edna Rutledge 29	Daughter
Ethel Mae Rutledge 25	Daughter
Franklin Paul Rutledge	21	Son

U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 
Name:	Franklin P Rutledge
Race:	White
Marital status:	Single, without dependents (Single)
Rank:	Aviation Cadet
Birth Year:	1918
Nativity State or Country:	Kentucky
Citizenship:	Citizen
Residence:	Jefferson, Kentucky
Education:	4 years of college
Civil Occupation:	Actors and actresses
Enlistment Date:	10 Nov 1941
Enlistment Place:	Fort Knox, Kentucky
Service Number:	15048439
Branch:	Air Corps
Component:	Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, 
        Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source:	Civil Life
Height:	72
Weight:	144 

Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018 
Name:	Franklin P Rutledge
Gender:	Male
Race:	White
Age:	91
Birth Date:	16 Dec 1918
Birth Place:	Kentucky, USA
Residence Place:	Ohio, USA
Death Date:	10 Mar 2010
Death Hospital:	Nursing Home/Long Term Care Facility
Death Place:	Ohio, USA
Father:	 Rutledge
Inquest Questions:	Autopsy Performed?: NO; 
Autopsy Findings Available?: Not Applicable; 
Manner of Death: Natural; Pregnant at Time of Death?: Not Applicable; 
Tobacco Use Contribute to Death?: UNKNOWN; Method of Disposition: Entombment;
Education:	Master's Degree
Industry:	UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Occupation:	Professor Of Theater