1928
2014
Rudolph Baptist
Rudolph "Rudy" Baptist, 85, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born October 21, 1928 in Wausau to the late Otto and Elizabeth (Bartz) Baptist. Rudy was a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He attended North Central Technical College to become an electrician. While working at Marathon Electric, he met the love of his life, Beverly Russ, who also worked there. Rudy and Bev were married on July 26, 1952 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Wausau where they are members. Rudy enjoyed his job and also worked at Norberg Electric, Raybern Electric, Crescent Electric and Systems Technology retiring at the age of 72. He had the mechanical ability to fix just about anything and would help anyone in need. Some of his past times included pitching horseshoes, deer and grouse hunting and fishing during the summer or winter for anything that would bite.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Wausau, three children, Renee (Paul) Waliczek of Merrill, Randy (Joan) Baptist of Wausau, Robin (Kevin) Lubecke of Wausau, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, twin brother, Werner (Theresa) Baptist of Wausau and his sister, Anne Baptist of Wausau. Rudy was preceded in death by a brother, Hans "Lefty" Baptist.
Memorial services will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, March 31st at Memorial Chapel Mausoleum at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Reverend Robert Edwards of Our Savior's Lutheran Church will officiate. The American Legion Montgomery Plant Post #10 will provide full military honors following the service. Visitation will begin at 1;00 p.m. Monday at Restlawn Chapel. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
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Our prayers are with all the Baptist family. May the Love of Jesus comfort you at your time of loss. The Sanders family
Pastor Charles and Lois (Radtke) Sanders and family
March 31, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your husband and dad from over at Lefty's house when I was a kid and all his neighbor's would get together and his brother would attend; Froelichs, Huven's and Mathies. Wonderful times back then and I am so glad such a wonderful life. My sister was Toni Huven who just passed last Spring. With all of them now gone, I would imagine a great get together above.
Joanna Zietlow-Hogan
March 30, 2014
My prayers go out to you Bev and to your family at this sad time.
Virginia Gosch
March 30, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to family. " I know that my Redeemer lives ...."
Norman/Carol Dux
March 30, 2014
Rudy worked with my husband at Crescent Electric over forty years ago. What a wonderful work buddy he was. We bowled for several years with Bev and Rudy and had a blast. So sorry to hear of your loss. Makes me sad that people drift away over time but know we pray for all of you.
Ellen and Ron Janikowski
March 29, 2014
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