Bernard Dale Rutledge, 76 of Bainbridge Island, Washington died on April 17, 2008. He was born February 29, 1932 in California to Abraham & Julia Rutledge. Bernard worked as a Logger and ran his family owned ranch. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bernard worked as a Cub Scout Leader. Surviving are sons Richard Rutledge and Everett Rutledge; daughter Tina Stratemeyer; brothers Dan Rutledge and Orville Rutledge; 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother. No services are planned at this time.