Mark John Rutkoski, 54, of Bay City, passed away September 12, 2017. He was born July 31, 1963, in Castletown, New York to Thomas Benjamin and Gertrude Coppin Rutkoski.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sidney LaRue Howes Rutkoski; daughter Chelsea Wray Rutkoski; step-daughter Gabrielle Baldridge and husband Stephen; sisters Laura Watt and husband Richard, and Trudi Valli and husband Mark; grandchildren Corrie Gordon, Jason Baldridge, Madison Baldridge, Michael Baldridge and Annalise Baldridge; great-grandchildren Leah Gordon and Christopher Gordon; nieces and nephews, Joe Secovenie, Becky Cioffi and husband Mark, Katie Flint, Jonathan Valli and Lucas Valli.

Mark was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved spending time with friends and family and had a way of making people feel loved and special. He worked in the nuclear field for over thirty years. Mark was a highly dedicated individual, all in with everything he put his hand to. He held very high standards for himself and was a man of faith and excellence.

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Coastal Family Bible Church; Golden Ave @ Nichols Rd. in Bay City.