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Robert Rudd Obituary
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Robert "Max" Rudd, 74, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Montclair Park Memory Care in Shreveport, LA from complications of Alzheimer's. Services for Max will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 at First Baptist Bossier's Faith Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Fred Lowery, pastor of First Baptist Bossier. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Bossier City, LA. Visitation will be Saturday in Faith Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
His parents, Otto and Leola Rudd and sister, Marilyn Angelus preceded Max in death.
He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Barbara Baten Rudd; daughters, Connee Hart and husband Dave, Tracy Weir and husband Jason; grandchildren, Kaleb and Carson Ponder, Reagan, Cole, Aubrey and Sydney Weir; sisters-in-law, Janet Richardson and husband Gene, Judy French and husband Clyde; brothers-in-law, Tom Baten, Jack Baten and numerous nieces and nephews.
A strong Christian man, Max was a faithful member of First Baptist Bossier from 1965 to present. He was a graduate of Minden High School and Louisiana Tech University, where he lettered in football for four years. He received his Masters +30 in Biology Education. Max was a Biology teacher and a coach in the Bossier Parish School System for many years. After retirement from Bossier Parish, he taught and coached at several private schools in the area.
Max loved golfing, gardening, camping, traveling and the outdoors. A husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and friend; Max was the greatest. He will be missed greatly.
Honoring Max as pallbearers will be Jim Perdue, Claude Ervin, Kaleb Ponder, Carson Ponder, John Carmichael and Jimmy Boyd.
The family is grateful to the staff of Montclair Park Memory Care for their love, care and compassion. You became a part of our family and we love you.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or charity of choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Rudd
Dennis W Young
April 27, 2025
A true gentleman and superb person that is truly missed by many who knew him!!
Dennis Young
April 27, 2021
No doubt, one of my best memories of my childhood! Coach Rudd, you were truly a fine MAN and will always be remembered by this kid!!!
Roy Baggett
March 4, 2020
Godspeed....
David Roush
October 16, 2013
Coach Rudd was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. His way of coaching from back in '64 at Airline is still a part of my life today. In addition to being a great player's coach, he was also a fantastic biology teacher. (I loved it that he assigned me two beautiful lab partners.) Coach also possessed a certain patience that surprises me to this day. He was one of those that set an example that we should all aspire to.
John Matthews
May 9, 2013
Barbara, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you...John and Dru
Gene Wayman
May 7, 2013
I was a student in Coach Rudd's classes at Airline High School. In the 47 years since that time, I have often remembered him as an inspirational teacher and a fine man. I am so sorry for your loss.
May 6, 2013
Barbara, May the thoughts and prayers of people who truly care help you get through this difficult time. Sincerely,
Maxie and Mollie Branch
May 6, 2013
Coach Rudd,
I was there when Airline High opened their doors in 1964.. You and Coach Howell were always my favorites.. I sorry I didn't hear about your passing until today the 6th of May.. May God Bless your family.. You were the best!!!
Pat Pool, class of '67
May 5, 2013
Max and his family go way back with my family. We played together for years
with other neighbors on Goodwill St. in
Minden! Max and Rogers played at MHS
together and then at La Tech. He was
an awesome teacher and coach, as we read about his career in these words
that have been written. Barbara, we
are thinking about you and praying for
all of the family. Jackie & Rogers Reeves, Haughton, LA
Sherry Henderson
May 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you and give you peace. Love and prayers, Sherry and Scotty Henderson
Carmie Estep McDermott
May 5, 2013
Coach Rudd was a beloved coach at BHS and the best Biology teacher. He was respected and loved and my prayers go out to his family. Always a smile. God Bless. BHS Class of 1970
Latrelle Norman Blackburn BHS '69
May 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. What wonderful memories I have of Coach Rudd at BHS.
Wanda Seago
May 4, 2013
I am sad at his passing, and will say a prayer for the family
May 4, 2013
Rest in peace coach. Coach Rudd was a great teacher and man, on and off the field.
J. Cory Wilson
GHS 1997
Robin Nation
May 4, 2013
So sad to see this. Coach Rudd will be missed. Havengreat memories of him from our time at Glenbrook.
JOSHUA GRISHAM
May 4, 2013
After being a coach and teacher myself I see how much work and dedication it takes to be successful. Coach Rudd was my favorite coach and I was scared to death when he lined up against us with no pads on. I hope to be a great teacher and coach as you were and have an impact on the next generation as you did. Rest in peace! Prayers for the family are being sent.
May 4, 2013
Prayers for you Barbara and your family. I loved Coach Rudd and he was a great friend to my husband.
Yvonne Mcinnis
May 4, 2013
Barbara, my prayers are with you and your family. I know God will give you the strength and grace you need now and in the upcoming days. Love, Teresa
Jennifer Driskell
May 4, 2013
I'm So LuckyTo Have Played.For Coach Rudd At PDA! My Thoughts And Prayers Are With his Family.
Rebecca Bell Thurman
May 4, 2013
I had the pleasure of having him as a teacher at Glenbrook! He will be greatly missed. We loved Coach Rudd and had a lot if great memories in his class. Im so sorry for your loss!
David Chandler
May 4, 2013
Great man and coach! Coached my son Lenny Chandler at Glenbrook, offensive & defensive lineman and my son BJ Chandler at UCP a all city running back.
Allison Brigham
May 4, 2013
Dear Barbara,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God's Healing Hands wrap around you and your family and may the memory of Max's life bring you joy! You will be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Love,
The Brighams
Maxine Troutman
May 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of Max. My heart goes out to you, Barbara, Connee and Family, and Tracy and Family. He meant so much to so many through the years and will be greatly missed by all. May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time. I love you.
Jamey Purdy - Glenbrook Class of '95
May 4, 2013
It was an honor and a great privilege to have played football for Coach Rudd. He would push us to be the best because new his players were the best. He will be GREATLY missed on and off the field. I hope that the family can rest easy knowing that Coach Rudd touched so many lives and help to mold many of our lives.
May 4, 2013
Coach Rudd was my favorite high school science teacher, Rudd and Mac together mad one awesome football team! He will diffently be missed!
Brad Morris class of 1997 Glenbrook
Don LaPlante
May 3, 2013
Glad I had the opportunity to play for Coach Rudd in his first couple of years at Parkway. Condolence to his family.
Wade Patrick Glenbrook '97
May 3, 2013
I often think about the fun we had in Coach Rudd's class and on the field. You will be missed by many.
Carolyn Ray
May 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss but happy Max is now whole again. He will be missed.
May 3, 2013
There will never be another one like Max. We had many great times together golfing, camping with our families and most importantly sharing a Christian fellowship. Sandra and I are very thankful for the friendship of Max and your family. We will be praying for you and the family.
P
Karen Kendrick Richardson
May 3, 2013
Heart felt sympathies to your family... Prayers are with you all.
Kari Barteet
May 3, 2013
I came to know Coach Rudd during high school at PDA. He was my biology teacher, basketball coach, and friend. Even after my years at PDA I would call on him for his advice with any problem life threw my way. He was always there when I needed him. Thanks for all the memories Coach Rudd! You'll never be forgotten.
Shelby Murphy
May 3, 2013
Mrs. Rudd, Mrs. Connee, Kaleb, Carson, and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I pray that God will lift up your heavy hearts with the loving memories that will forever live in your hearts.
Ricky Hays
May 3, 2013
One of the nicest people ever to coach at PDA IT WAS MY honor to have meet Coach Rudd may God bless his family "RIP"
Dennis Young
May 3, 2013
A Coach is a very special man who becomes a father to many others in his lifetime. You my friend were a good one.
May God receive in his open arms and have a special team for you to lead in Heaven!!
Barbara Fanta
May 3, 2013
Sorry to hear of Coach Rudd's passing. He will be remembered my many.
Barbara Parker Fanta BHS class 1969
Clint Hortman
May 3, 2013
Coach Rudd along with Coach Mac were two instrumental coaches that helped me get into coaching young men. I appreciate all the advice that Coach Rudd gave me and I wish I had kept up with him more. God Bless Coach Rudd.
Dennis Crigler
May 3, 2013
I want to send my prayers out to the family of Coach Rudd . I played football for Coach Rudd at PHS 71-73 he had a great influence on my life. So sorry for your loss.
Catherine Bass
May 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Fond memories from the PHS days. Catherine and Ken Bass
Dennis Crigler
May 3, 2013
My prayers go out to the Rudd family my name is Dennis Crigler and I played football for coach Rudd at PHS 71-73 he was a great influence on my life. So sorry for your loss
Donna LaBorde
May 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss. He was one of my teachers in the 70's. Really a nice man.
Carole Ann Conerly Kaplan
May 3, 2013
Please know your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Billy & LeVerne Kidd
May 3, 2013
Max was one of our finest.. We've so many wonderful memories...
Love you Barbara.
BLESSINGS
PAUL PRICE
May 3, 2013
May God's rich blessings be felt by all of us who were fortunate enough to experience his kindness and wonderful teachings. Paul Price (Class of Bossier High School 1969)
Steve Goss
May 3, 2013
One of the many great teachers I had while growing up in Bossier. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and former students Coach Rudd influenced. Steve Goss BHS '69
MIKE WRIGHT
May 3, 2013
DEAR FOLKS,
I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF COACH RUDD'S PASSING. HE WAS TRULY A GREAT COACH AND A GREAT MAN.
MIKE WRIGHT
BHS CLASS OF 1969
Cecile Robertson Tucker
May 3, 2013
Coach Rudd was the BEST Biology Teacher and Coach I ever knew. He will be greatly missed.
Karla Dowling Hardaway
May 2, 2013
I knew Coach Rudd first as my biology teacher at Bossier High School. Later he and I would actually teacher together for a brief time at Bossier when I became a teacher. Then I became his neighbor for 23 years.
One day right after my husband and I separated, I was trying to start the lawn mower. I had never started the mower before and couldn't start it. I began to cry and asked God to help me. A few minutes later Max showed up on his riding mower and began to cut my grass. All I could do was cry as I watched him and thank God. He continued to cut my grass for the next two years until I moved out.
Max gave me fresh peaches from his tree and shared many ideas about teaching across the fence. He bandaged my son's deeply cut foot one night when I wasn't home. He always had a kind word and a smile. He loved his family. He was a beautiful, Christian man. He will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss.
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