J. Richard "Rudy" Ruedebusch

PLOVER - J. Richard 'Rudy' Ruedebusch, 55, of 2320 Springville Drive, Plover, died Monday, July 11, 2005, at Whispering Pines surrounded by his loving family and Ministry Home Care - Hospice Services. Rudy was born December 14, 1949, in Milwaukee, to the late Robert and Marcella (nee: Vos) Ruedebusch. He grew up in Lyon. He married Patricia A. Essman on April 15, 1972, in Burlington. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Burlington. Following high school, Rudy started a business rebuilding antique airplanes. Shortly after that, he became an Airline Pilot, which he did for 16 years, flying for Midstate and Midway Airlines. In 1991, he started a family business called Rudy Rack, building bicycle display racks, which is a successful, growing business today. Rudy was a nature lover, birdwatcher, fly fisherman, pet lover, and tennis and guitar player. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. Survivors include his wife, Pat; son, Ryan (Bree Sharratt) Ruedebusch of Cupertino, Calif.; daughters, Sarah (Matt) Moris of Stevens Point and Rheanna Ruedebusch of Madison; grandsons, Luke and Logan Moris; and siblings, Ruth (Lonnie) Behrens, Bobbie (Dick) Wagner, Rita (Mike) Pechacek, Rollie (Anne) Ruedebusch, Becky (David) Uhen, and Mary (Jeff) Peterson, all of Burlington. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary; and a brother, Russell. A Memorial service will be held at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover on Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 5 p.m. with Rev. Ron Essman (Rudy's brother-in-law) and Rev. James Trempe officiating. Private Burial services will take place later. Friends may visit at the church on Thursday from 2 p.m. until time of service. A memorial is established in his name, in lieu of flowers, for CADASIL research, the rare, neural degenerative disease he suffered from. Please make checks payable to Sarah Moris, 2250 Frosty Pine Court, Stevens Point, Wis. 54481. BOSTON FUNERAL HOME 1649 Briggs Street Stevens Point 715-344-4223