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Theresa Rudolph-Corbo
June 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lawrence Mortorff
March 22, 2010
To the Rudolph clan: we mourn Leo, but appreciate his amazing sense of humor, and his zest for life...must admit, though, the mask and gloves were a bit odd, but I learned to appreciate odd. Best to all of you, and a toast to Leo and his dad and mom.
March 21, 2010
I only had the pleasure of meeting with Leo on a few occasions. His son Dennis was one of my best friends. Leo was always very kind and respectful to me. He seemed to be a man of few words. My heartfelt prayers and condolences are with all the remaining family.
Vernon Jones
Mary Ruth and Uncle Leo, Rialto, March, 1945
Mary Ruth Hassett
March 21, 2010
Posted March 21, 2010
My Mom died in 1997. She was Leo’s big sister and the only one allowed to call him “Lee”. The family lore includes a story about little Leo as told by his Aunt Polly who used to babysit for Grandma. Leo would cry when my Mom messed up his chest of drawers. He wanted things tidy and clean. Aunt Polly liked that because she was a nurse.
When I was a baby, Uncle Leo used to carry me around on his hip. Of course, I don’t remember that but have enjoyed looking at a 1945 photograph with the two of us in the back yard at Grandpa’s, my wooden play pen nearby on the grass. In November 2008, on a whim, I digitized that photo, printed it and mailed it to Uncle Leo. He called me about it; I could tell he liked receiving that old photo.
When Mom was battling cancer, she often told me “Lee” had called. Occasionally she would get irritated with him. One time, a few months before she died, Mom sent a letter to me with this P.S.: “My brother Lee just phoned me (talk about depression).” What she meant was Leo was still grieving about Cecile’s passing. I believe he often helped take Mary’s mind off her illness. And she did like the fact that he kept in touch. People would comment on how he dressed. But we understood Leo had been treated for skin cancer and wore sun protective clothing. The photo posted on this Guest Book was taken on the day of Mom’s funeral. He was her brother and he was my Uncle. A few weeks ago, he called “out of the blue” just to say hello. I didn’t know it would be the last time we would talk. It was small talk, but I am glad he called.
From Lewiston, Idaho, I raise a salute “Lee”.
Dr. Mary Ruth Hassett, RN-BC (eldest child of Uncle Leo's big sister, Mary Elizabeth Rudolph)
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