Ernest E. Rudolph

ERNEST E. RUDOLPH, 68, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, March 29, 2007, at home. The U.S. Navy veteran spent several years working abroad in Russia, Germany and Argentina. He retired in 2003 as an Electronic Equipment Specialist Supervisor at ITT Industries after 12 years of service. He was a member of New Haven Alumni Band and International Poet's Society. He is survived by his son, Dorick of New Haven; brothers, Darrel of New Haven, Nicholas of Louisville, Texas, Dennis of Allegan, Mich., and Rockwell of Merrillville; sister, Virdonis of Brooklyn, Mich.; three grandchildren; seven nieces; one nephew; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Virginia Rudolph; and son, Darren S., in 1984. Service is 3 p.m. Saturday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana Hwy 930 E, New Haven, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice.