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Rudolph Leodler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 20 to Aug. 22, 2012.

A resident of Gonzales, he passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Ascension Oaks Nursing Home. He was 87, born on April 26, 1925, and was a native and former resident of Pittsburg, Kansas. He married Edwina A. Major on November 27, 1948. They transferred to Louisiana in June 1968 with Agrico Chemical Company, later Williams Brothers Chemical Co. from which he retired in 1985. Visiting will be at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Wednesday, August 22, from 6 pm to 9pm. Visiting will resume on Thursday from 9 am until services in the chapel at 10 am with entombment to follow in Hope Haven Mausoleum, Gonzales. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John E. Leodler and Eileen of Allentown, PA, Paul R. Leodler and Kathy of Seattle, WA, Steven D. Leodler and Beth of Gonzales, LA; six grandchildren, Valerie L. Hessling and husband Mike, Matthew D. Leodler, Allison M. Williams and husband Bill, Kinsey N. Leodler, Chad M. Leodler and Christopher P. Leodler; ten great-grandchildren; brother Peter M Leodler and wife Francis of Quitman, TX; and sister Sophie Lout of Antioch, IL. He was preceded in death by wife Edwina A. Leodler, daughter Robin M. Leodler, his parents Peter and Mary Leodler, brother John Leodler, and sisters Elizabeth Leodler, Mary Brown, and Jennie Hexon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be to the Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, Inc., 3772 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Remembrances may be left at www.oursofh.com.

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August 23, 2012

Jim Waites

I came to work at Agrico as production manager in1973. I had never worked in a granulation plant. Rudy was always helpful to me and taught me a lot about the process. It seemed to me that he was always in a good mood. He had a quick smile and an infectious laugh that made him a pleasure to be around. I know he is now in a better place. Although we miss him, I am happpy I knew him for as long as I did. May God bless you, his family and friends, now in your time of need.

Jim Waites

August 23, 2012

Sharon LeBlanc

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Rudy. I worked with him before he retired from Williams. God bless him and the family.

August 22, 2012

Kelli Herrod

Mr. Rudy was one of the brightest parts of my day. Thank you so much for entrusting me to be part of the team that cared for him. He truly was an amazing man with a great heart and spirit and will truly be missed by all. May God bring peace to your family in this difficult time.

August 22, 2012

RIP Rudy, Agrico's finest.

August 22, 2012

Robert "Bob" Landry

My deepest sympathy to the Leodler Family. I know your dad will truly be missed by all.

August 20, 2012

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to you and your families. Rudy was a great uncle and I loved him very much. He is now with your mom and they are looking at their sons and grandchildren with pride.
May God Bless you and always keep you safe.
Lorraine and Chuck Rowell (Sophie's daughter)

August 20, 2012

Thank you for allowing us to care for Mr. Rudy.

SouthernCare Hospice.

August 20, 2012

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