Donald Wallace Rutherford, 81,of 13811 Co . Rte. 63, Adams, passed October 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held 11a.m.November 4th at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N. Massey St., Watertown .  Followed by military honors at the funeral home. Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 3rd at the funeral home. Son of Winfield Scott Rutherford and Hazel Irene Dumas, Don was born July 26, 1936 in Waddington, NY. Donald attended schools  in Waddington and Watertown.  He graduated from Watertown High School in 1957 after serving two years with the National Guard.  Don continued his service with the U.S. Army doing a tour in the Korean War.  Afterwards Don reenlisted into the 479th Army Reserve as a combat engineer mechanic in the 98th Division. Our father was a hard working, dedicated man.  Along with his military career he held many positions throughout his life.  He met his wife Sonja while working at Pine Cleaners.  They were married October 22, 1960 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Watertown. Later on after starting a family Don worked as a custodian for the Watertown School District.  He also held 3 or 4 part time jobs while working at school. Don was also a member of the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department for twenty years. Don was a quiet man with a heart of gold who always put the needs of others before his own.  He was dedicated to his work and devoted to his family. He was involved in the Boy Scouts, martial arts and sporting events with his children.  He was an avid jogger who also enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, gardening, westerns and war movies.  Besides enjoying time with his family he loved his dog, Chico, home-cooked meals and sleeping in whenever possible. Besides his parents Don is predeceased by his wife Sonja and two brothers, Robert Rutherford and Chucky Brewer. Among his survivors are six children; Amy Rutherford, Lori Rutherford,  Debbie Rutherford, Irene ( Dale) Adams, Carol (Rick) Kohl, Donald S. Rutherford,  9 grandchildren, William (Chelsea) Hazelton, Megan (Andrew) Martin, David ( Ricky) Kohl, Thomas Leroux, Ashley Hazelton, Brenna Berkey, Seth and Asia Rutherford, Cheyenne Adams; 8 great grandchildren, Tatum Sharpe, Vincent and Cameron Workman, Zoey and Zane Gardner, Connor and Chase Hazelton and Chance Bumpus. a half brother, John Brewer,  several nieces, nephews and his cat Mofat and his dog Chico. Donations may be made to the Smithville Fire Department or to Hospice of Jefferson County. Online condolences may be at www.hartandbrucefh.com