Peter G. Rute Jr. age 65, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. Beloved husband of Lorraine Rute, nee Alvarez. Loving son of Gilda Rute. Dearest brother of Lucy (Dennis) O''Neil, Jim (Dale) and Joseph Rute. Preceded in death by his father Peter G. Rute Sr. Visitation Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. Smits Funeral Home - 2121 Pleasant Springs, Dyer, IN 46311 to St. Agnes Catholic Church - 1501 Chicago Rd. Chicago Heights, IL for 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment private. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.