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Rudolph Mosier Obituary
Louisville - 76, died peacefully on September 24, 2018 at UofL Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimers, surrounded by family. He was born in Louisville and graduated from Morehead State University and Western Kentucky University.
Rudy was a band director for over 40 years, touching the lives of many students along the way. He worked at Jefferson County Public, Oldham County and Fort Knox Schools. He was the Hand Bell Choir Director for many years at St. Agnes Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lorena and William Mosier, and half-brother, Jerry Mosier.
Rudy is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnn (Mudd) Mosier; daughters, Holly Sattler (Cortlund) and Kristi Parker (Bryan); grandchildren; Gwen, Garrett, Koster and Wiley; brother, William Mosier (Penny); sister, Lorena Stierle and numerous nieces and nephews.
His funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2018 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1920 Newburg Rd. with burial in Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd.
Memorial contributions can be made in Rudy's name to the Marching Band Scholarship Fund at Morehead State University, where he served as drum major during college, or The Sanders-Brown Centers on Aging Foundation who treated him for Alzheimers. Gifts can be sent to the MSU Foundation, 150 University Blvd. Box 1887, Morehead, KY 40351, or made online at www.moreheadstate.edu/giving or to Sanders Brown Foundation at 1030 South Broadway, Suite 5, Lexington, KY 40504 Attn: Heather Nichols in memory of Rudolph Mosier.
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John Kerry Holloway, Sr
September 20, 2025
I was at Band Camp in August of 1977, Camp Crescendo. Mr Mosier comes running down the road, we three walking up after practicing, 3 Blind Mice: Gentlemen, Elvis Presley has died!
Erin (Barrow) Stamper
July 7, 2025
I think of Mr. Mosier with the fondest memories. He had such a great influence on so many with music and his sense of humor. I feel blessed to have known him! He is dearly missed!
Sally Ritchie Patton
September 20, 2024
A great person and dear Friend.
Enjoyed our high school Days.
Sally Ritchie Patton
September 20, 2023
Many memories of my dear friend at Male High School.
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Aileen Hornback
September 20, 2020
Think of you often.
Brooke RN
October 3, 2018
My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time of loss. It was very evident by the quantity and quality of his visitors that he lived an amazing life, touched the lives of many, and raised a beautiful family.
Angel Kanteti
October 1, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Rudy. In my fondest memories of him, I always remember how jovial and kind he was. Your family will be in our prayers.
Ashlee Goodspeed
September 30, 2018
Mr. Mosier was one of the best teachers I had all through middle school and high school. He was an amazing man and had such a passion for helping us harness our gifts of music! I have so many fond stories of him and being in his class. He will be greatly missed! My prayers and condolences are with his family.
Shannon Crawford
September 28, 2018
Mr. Mosier was my band director at FKHS from 1998 to 2001. He was my favorite teacher and he will be missed. My condolences goes out to the family and friends.
Libby Bell
September 28, 2018
Mr. Mosier was my band teacher at South Oldham Middle from 1991-1994. I had just moved to Prospect from Lexington and was a shy kid. His class was an escape for me, and I learned how to express myself through music, thanks to him. I have never forgotten Mr. Mosier, and I have wonderful memories of his class.My prayers for his family...he was such a wonderful man.Libby Bell
Bob Burns
September 28, 2018
Mr. Mosier was my band director while I was in High School at Fern Creek. What a Great man and teacher he was. I will always remember the good times we had during Band Camp and school. I have somewhere a picture of him on my shoulders in the pool at Band Camp. We were playing chicken with a bunch of other students. I will also never forget his Chevy pickup truck he drove to school every day. He was one of a kind! My deepest sympathy to his family. FCHS Class of 1979.
Marilyn Peak
September 28, 2018
I just want to let you know that I am thinking of you and asking for peace for you and your family during this difficult time. Rudy had a wonderful wife and great children.
Marilyn Peak
Jim Stuppy
September 28, 2018
Rudy and I went through an awful lot together over the years. He was friend and a great professional.
He will be missed by those of us who not only knew him, but considered him family.
Rest in Peace old friend !
David Welch
September 27, 2018
I am very thankful for having known Rudy Moser as my teacher and friend and for the important role he played in leading me to discovering my own path in life. My sincere condolences to Mr. Moser's family.
Eric Stivers
September 27, 2018
I wanted to wish my condolences to the Mosier Family. Mr. Mosier was a kind and gentle man that inspired many people. I will forever remember him with a baton in hand. Thoughts and prayers for his friends and family during this difficult time. Thank you sir for many memories.
Aileen Hornback
September 27, 2018
I have fond memories of Mr. Mosier at Fort Knox High School. His passion for his work and his smile always made the day brighter. Prayers for Mrs. Mosier and family.
Tanya Bromley
September 27, 2018
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Rudy's passing. He was such a committed music educator and always a kind and gentle spirit. As an active member of KMEA he was a mentor to so many and an outstanding model for our profession. We will miss him.
Emily Cottle
September 26, 2018
Mr. Mosier helped foster my love of music and encouraged me to do something outside of my comfort zone. I can't imagine how different my adolescence and teenage years could have been if I hadn't listened to him. My most sincere condolences to Mr. Mo's family. (SOMS/SOHS)
Mardie Penn
September 26, 2018
I was honored to be Band Booster President at South Oldham High School. Rudy Mosier was a class act! He was a wonderful role model for the students that were entrusted to his care. My daughter Kelli thought the world of him. Prayers to his family and loved ones
Ted Nagel (Fern Creek 1984)
September 26, 2018
Rest In Peace Mr. Mosier. One of the best.
Joel & Laura Pinkerton
September 26, 2018
Rudy was a great neighbor - always willing to help, sharing a wave or a kind word - who always took the time to ask about our family. He was generous in the way he cared about others. We will miss the bright spark that Rudy added to our neighborhood. Our love and sympathy to JoAnn, Holly, Kristi and all the family. We are here for you if you need anything at any time.
Olga
September 26, 2018
Mr. Mosier was my daughter's band teacher (Katherine Mendez). She praised him all the time. I am sorry for your loss.
Olga Mendez
Sally Ritchie Patton
September 26, 2018
Rudy was one of my best friends in high school at Male. His parents and my parents were great supporters of different organizations together. My last contact with Rudy was a Male 50 year luncheon a few years back. He asked me what year we graduated.......I was afraid for him then as Rudy Mosier loved Male High School and his class of 1960. A most peaceful rest to a great and most sincere person and to his family deepest sympathies.
Chris Janes
September 26, 2018
Mr. Mosier was our band director while I attended Thomas Jefferson High School...he had so much enthusiasm for music. My high school boyfriend, John Thomas was selected as the drum major. RIP, Mr. Mosier...thank you for all the lives and hearts you touched through music teaching and direction. Blessings, Chris Janes
Dennis & Betty Brown
September 26, 2018
Lorena, please accept our condolences on Rudy's death. I knew him from my days attending Camp Crescendo, and through the band at Male. He was a very kind person, and a great instructor.
Tom Chaffin
September 26, 2018
Rudy was a great friend I had known since the middle 60's. I worked for him 14 years at Crescendo Band Camp. We had many great times there. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Jeff Root
September 26, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. He was a great man.
Brent Barton
September 26, 2018
God Bless Mr. Mosier and the family he loved so much. He supervised my student teaching back in the fall of 1978, and left me many memories-both educational and personal that I'll remember until the day I die. I probably learned more from him in a semester than I did in an entire college career, and I'm forever grateful to him for his guidance! RIP
Donna Rode
September 26, 2018
We have known Rudy ever since our son Paul and daughter Karyn enjoyed his leadership as music director in Oldham County. And then learned he was married to their Aunt Carole's best friend!
His time on Earth was musical.
Donna and Clarence Rode
Jason Deibel
September 25, 2018
Mr. Mosier was a talented, thoughtful, dedicated, and energetic teacher. He introduced countless students to music and inspired and fostered their talents. To his family, please know that he left a lasting legacy through his work with students and that the music he taught will be heard forever.
Lois Wiggins
September 25, 2018
Rudy was always a good friend and colleague, sending my sincere condolences to family and friends.
John Holloway
September 25, 2018
Mr. Mosier was a good man, a great man, teacher and human being. I remember many wonderful memories, but one in particular.
I was walking up from the band camp fields from practice when he came running down to me very upset and said: Elvis is dead.
I could tell he was hurting.
Mr. Mosier, on this night you are with the King! The real King, our Lord and Jesus Christ, but just perhaps and hopefully...with back-up singing angels, you're performing with Elvis! You're certainly qualified!
Love and respect Mr. Mosier.
Saundra Kimberlain
September 25, 2018
Unfortunately I can't make it, but I still want to extend my sympathies. He was a great band director. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Saundra (Effinger) Kimberlain SOHS Class of 93
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