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Eugene Rudolph Obituary
A service will be at 2 p.m. April 16 at the Fraternal Order of State Troopers Museum, 345 W. Fifth Ave., in Anchorage.
He was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Waseca, Minn., completing grade school at District 21 in Waseca County and graduating from New Richland High School in 1950.
Eugene served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954 and was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, and at Elgin Field, Fla., during the Korean War. He attained the rank of staff sergeant.
Following his discharge, he returned to Alaska and worked at Koslosky's Department Store in Palmer from 1956 to 1960. He was appointed to the Alaska State Troopers in 1960 and served in Fairbanks, Nome and Anchorage, retiring in 1982
Eugene married Mary Patricia Cromett of Pine River, Minn., on Oct. 20, 1967, and they shared
43 years together. They had no children.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; one brother, Wayne, and his wife, Claudine, of New Braunfels, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory, Wasilla.
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for Eugene Rudolph
David Israelson
March 9, 2011
Pat
Sorry for your loss he will not be forgoten
Kaisa Stenberg
March 8, 2011
I am so grateful to have known Gene. His stories about the war and growing up were always fun and interesting to hear. I am glad he is now resting with God. My condolences to Pat who is such a wonderful woman. I know my Grandmother was happy to call the both of you close friends.
Joe DeTemple
March 5, 2011
I didn't have the pleasure of working with Rudy over the years, but he had a great reputation with his fellow Troopers. As Syd said, he'll be in great company.
Leon Jordan
March 4, 2011
I worked with Rudy in Anchorage Judicial Services section of the Alaska State Troopers. Rudy was my friend and my mentor. Rest in Peace Rudy. Leon TJ Jordan Tucson Arizona.
Ruth (Liebing) Marchetti
March 4, 2011
While I barely remember him, I do rememberr that my father, AG "Bud" Liebing talked of Gene often with great fondness and respect. I hope they are having agreat reunion in heaven now. My prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time and for all the lonely times ahead, too.
Lou Wodrich
March 4, 2011
Gene was one of the finest individuals I have met and worked with in life.My condolences to you Pat >He will be missed by many.
March 3, 2011
I spent an evening with Rudy in 1974 in the back room of a Liquor store on Jewel Lake Road during a stake out. He was entertaining then and continued to do so over the years. Rest in Peace old friend.
John Glass
March 3, 2011
We go back a long way, so rest easy Rudy you have good company and more of us are coming.
My condolences, Pat. It is tough to be left alone but time helps - a little.
Harold "Syd" Sydnam, Bellingham, WA
Claude Adams
March 2, 2011
From 64 to 70 I had the opportunity to work with Gene i.e. (rudy). He was a just an all around good guy and I learned many small things that was not taught at the Academy. He certainly was a Great Trooper.
Claude Adams, Phoenix AZ
March 2, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Rudy in the Anchorage Judicial Services section of the Alaska State Troopers from 1979 to 1981. He saw an oust6anding dedicated Trooper and an outstanding person who I considered a friend for many years. (Robert Nesvick Jr.; Vancouver, WA)
Steve Reynolds
March 2, 2011
Gene Rudolph: an excellent police officer and a gentleman. Rest in peace, Gene. Our condolences to your good wife, Pat.
Steve and Judy Reynolds
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