1946
2014
NAPERVILLE - Rudolph J. "Rudy" Oswald, age 68, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1976, formerly of Queens, NY, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, IL. He was born November 18, 1946 in the Bronx, NY. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Ahlsen) Oswald, whom he married September 17, 1977, loving father of Gregory (Jennifer) Oswald of Plainfield, IL, adored grandfather of Garrett and Elyse Oswald, devoted son of the late Victor and Anna Oswald, brother of Victor Oswald of Huntley, IL, brother-in-law of Nancy (Rod Link) Ahlsen of Cape Elizabeth, ME. Rudy grew up in Queens, attended Brooklyn Tech and was a graduate of Defiance College, Defiance, OH with a degree in business administration and sociology. Rudy worked in retail packaging sales for many years. Rudy made friends easily. He was always a good friend to others and brought so much love and laughter to those who knew him. He knew how to be a true friend and was always ready with a joke or story to tell. He had many, many close friends. He was a loyal member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity; his TKE brothers were truly his brothers. He cherished his time with family, especially his grandchildren. A celebration of Rudy's life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2:00-4:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 PM in the funeral home. Interment: Private. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 901-595-3300, www.stjude.org; or Defiance College, 701 N. Clinton Street, Defiance, OH, 43512, 419-784-4010, http://www.defiance.edu. For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call 630-355-0213.
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rudy I love you.
December 1, 2014
dear Karen so sorry for the passing of your best friend and husband Rudy. A friend.
December 1, 2014
dear Karen I know you are giong through oneof the most difficult times of your life my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. Please give me a call when it is convenient for you.God bless you karen. Dave Thompson 207-8392391 call any time
November 28, 2014
Rudy and Karen were wonderful neighbors for the 17 years we lived in Hunters Woods. For the past several years I have missed Rudy's daily injection of humor into my life. Many fond memories of times spent at the WTL in Pete's garage. We've lost a dear friend. Our deepest sympathy to Karen, Greg and all family members. Tom & Sandy Davis, Louisville, Ky.
November 24, 2014
I SHALL NEVER FORGET HIS LAUGH.
JAMES BRAY
November 23, 2014
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