1927
Norman
2015
Norman Rudolph
October 9, 1927 — March 30, 2015
Norman “Rudy” L. Rudolph, age 87, of Ripon, WI, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Ripon Medical Center.
Rudy was born October 9, 1927, in Bellingham, MN, the son of Wallace and Florence (Anklam) Rudolph. He attended Ripon public schools and went on to service our country in the United States Army during WWII from 1947 – 1949. On October 14, 1950, Rudy married Donna Mae Cook in Ripon. He worked at Ripon Foods, Inc. as an oven operator for 45 years, retiring in 1994. Rudy was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ripon.
Everyone knew Norman as “Rudy”. Rudy was an avid gardener and took pride in having the perfect rose bushes. He was also a die-hard Cubs fan; always enjoying the banter with his brother who is a die-hard Brewers fan. Rudy’s only regret is that he never saw his team make it to the World Series. He also enjoyed collecting matchbook cars, of which he had hundreds and had a knack for putting together difficult jigsaw puzzles. Rudy was everything that a loving husband, father and grandfather could be and we know you’ll be waiting in heaven to meet us all someday.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Donna Rudolph of Ripon, WI; two daughters, Sharon (Steve) Mielke of Suamico, WI and Julie (David) Nickels of Appleton, WI; three grandchildren, Richard Wooton of Madison, WI, Kirsti (Ty) VandenWyngaard of Kaukauna, WI and Kayla Nickels of Whitewater, WI; two sisters, Leona Dahle and Marlene Walkowaik both of Ripon, WI and three brothers, Harvey (Wilma) Rudolph of Montello, WI, Carleton (Joyce) Rudolph of Ripon, WI and Gary (Pat) Rudolph of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Wallace and two brothers, Edgar and Wallace Rudolph Jr.
Visitation for Rudy will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, from 12 – 2:00 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, 515 Mayparty Dr., Ripon, WI 54971.
Funeral Service for Rudy will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 2:00 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home in Ripon. Reverend Clay R. Salmela will officiate. Entombment will take place at Lake View Memorial Park & Mausoleum in Oshkosh. A memorial is being established in his name.
Please visit www.butzinmarchant.com to send online condolences
Rudy was born October 9, 1927, in Bellingham, MN, the son of Wallace and Florence (Anklam) Rudolph. He attended Ripon public schools and went on to service our country in the United States Army during WWII from 1947 – 1949. On October 14, 1950, Rudy married Donna Mae Cook in Ripon. He worked at Ripon Foods, Inc. as an oven operator for 45 years, retiring in 1994. Rudy was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ripon.
Everyone knew Norman as “Rudy”. Rudy was an avid gardener and took pride in having the perfect rose bushes. He was also a die-hard Cubs fan; always enjoying the banter with his brother who is a die-hard Brewers fan. Rudy’s only regret is that he never saw his team make it to the World Series. He also enjoyed collecting matchbook cars, of which he had hundreds and had a knack for putting together difficult jigsaw puzzles. Rudy was everything that a loving husband, father and grandfather could be and we know you’ll be waiting in heaven to meet us all someday.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Donna Rudolph of Ripon, WI; two daughters, Sharon (Steve) Mielke of Suamico, WI and Julie (David) Nickels of Appleton, WI; three grandchildren, Richard Wooton of Madison, WI, Kirsti (Ty) VandenWyngaard of Kaukauna, WI and Kayla Nickels of Whitewater, WI; two sisters, Leona Dahle and Marlene Walkowaik both of Ripon, WI and three brothers, Harvey (Wilma) Rudolph of Montello, WI, Carleton (Joyce) Rudolph of Ripon, WI and Gary (Pat) Rudolph of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Wallace and two brothers, Edgar and Wallace Rudolph Jr.
Visitation for Rudy will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, from 12 – 2:00 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, 515 Mayparty Dr., Ripon, WI 54971.
Funeral Service for Rudy will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 2:00 pm at Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home in Ripon. Reverend Clay R. Salmela will officiate. Entombment will take place at Lake View Memorial Park & Mausoleum in Oshkosh. A memorial is being established in his name.
Please visit www.butzinmarchant.com to send online condolences
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