James William Rutten

Background

Rutten, James William was born on July 29, 1947 in Minneapolis. Son of James Joseph and Hilda Marie (Kramer) Rutten.

Education

Associate of Arts, Lakewood Community College, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, 1973; Bachelor in Sociology, College St. Thomas, St. Paul, 1975; certified in communications, St. Paul Technology-Vocational Institute, 1978.

Career

Police officer, City of St. Paul, since 1972; owner, Rutten Electronics, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, since 1978.

Achievements

• James William Rutten has been listed as a noteworthy Police officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Communications officer St. Croix Squadron, Minnesota Wing Air Patrol. Director St. Paul Police Band, 1973-1979, secretary, 1980-1989, treasurer, since 1990. With United States Navy, 1966-1970.

Member Radio Relay League, St. Paul Radio Club, Civil Air Patrol.

Interests

• Avocations: music, electronics, hunting, camping, photography.

Connections

Married Joan Margaret Ranweiler, July 9, 1983. Children: James Leonard, Justin Wade, Jessica Marie.

Father:

James Joseph Rutten

Mother:

Hilda Marie (Kramer) Rutten

Spouse:

Joan Margaret Ranweiler

child:

Jessica Marie Rutten

child:

Justin Wade Rutten

child:

James Leonard Rutten