Name: Gary Robert Rute, 61 of Bethlehem Twp. passed away Saturday April 2, 2011 in his home. Born: He was born on May 10, 1949 in Easton a son of the former Mary Jane Snyder of Easton and the late Charles Robert Rute. Personal: Gary was employed as a DUI Coordinator for Northampton County for 11 years until his retirement in January of 2011. He was a graduate of Easton High School class of 1967 and Duke University class of 1971. Gary played football for Easton High Scholl and continued his football career at Duke University. Survivors: In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his wife Dorothy Dottie Pettit-Rute; sons Robert Rute, Eric and wife Christie Rute, Gary Jr and wife Jill Rute, James Pettit; sisters Valerie and husband Tom McCracken, Marla and husband Darren Wendling; brothers Robert and wife Diane Rute, Chuck and wife Diane Rute and grandchildren Andrea, Makenzie, Chloe and Hailey. A son Jason Rute preceded Gary in death. Services: Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening from 7:00pm until 9:00pm and Thursday from 9:00am until 10:00am in the Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas St. Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00am in the funeral home. Interment will be in Easton Heights Cemetery. Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265 in memory of Gary. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com