Bennett-Rudolph-Obituary

Bennett Rudolph

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Mar 19, 1945 – Oct 2, 2023

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March 19, 1945
DIED
October 2, 2023
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Rudolph, BennettProfessor Bennett Lloyd Rudolph died of prostate cancer on October 2, 2023. Ben was a professor at Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business for 37 years. He was chair of the marketing department for nearly 10 years. Ben wrote a monthly business column for MiBiz...

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I had the pleasure of teaching at GV at the same time as Ben and I can recall so many times he just enriched my life with humor. It was difficult to win an argument with Ben but just the trying was an experience. Ben was bright and an excellent teacher. I wish his family peace and may he rest in peace. Allan TenEyck

Professor Rudolph had a profound impact on my career. He was a gifted educator who made a lasting impression on his countless students. His engaging teaching style and sense of humor lit up the classroom. He loved a good joke, especially his own. I will always remember him with great fondness. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

To the Rudolph family, so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. I had the pleasure of taking Ben's Marketing classes while at GVSU in the 1980's. He was my favorite professor by far. He made class interesting, educational and personal. What a great sense of humor as well. So sorry for your loss.

My condolences to the Rudolph family. I had the pleasure of being a student in a marketing course with Professor Rudolph at GVSU (then GVSC) in the late 1970's. He was a fine teacher. His lectures were entertaining and informative, while conveying the subject matter. It was class I looked forward to attending.