The Rutledges created this endowment fund in 2006—a statement of his continuous support for Waseca County history. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Waseca. He was CEO of Waseca Mutual Insurance Company. He was a past member of the Board of Directors, having served as President in 2008. During his term as Board President, he led and challenged our membership and the community to participate in the first-ever WCHS capital campaign—to celebrate Waseca County’s 150th Anniversary. Not stopping there, also in 2008, Jerry and Linda announced a generous Charitable Remainder Trust that will eventually benefit WCHS. He passed away in 2019.