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Rudolph Daniels Obituary
Dr. Rudolph 'Rudy' Daniels
Sioux City
77, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Services: Nov. 3 at 11 a.m., Mater Dei Parish-Immaculate Conception Church. Burial: following services, Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: Nov. 2, following 6:30 p.m. rosary service, at the church. Arrangements with Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel.
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Tom Schoening
November 10, 2022
Dr. Daniels earned his PhD in Russian and Soviet Studies from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Daniels taught at many colleges and universities in the US and Germany. Along with lecturing throughout the country, Dr. Daniels wrote four books and numerous academic articles. Dr. Daniels´ two books in publication are The Great Railroad War on US Railroads in World War I, and Sioux City Railroads. He lectured often at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and at the Sioux City Railroad Museum. He was a professor at Morningside University and at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
A history professor at Morningside College, he was also a long time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church/ Mater Dei Parish where he was actively involved with the Knights of Columbus, ushering and serving on committees.
He lectured widely on historical topics, including wartime railroad history and Christopher Columbus.
Randal Washburn
November 8, 2022
Rudy was one of my professors at Morningside and a friend to the music department. Rudy prepared an Oboe recital during his tenure there. He was an involving lecturer and very intelligent teacher. God bless him and sympathies to his family.
Jane McClure
November 4, 2022
Rudy was my professor when I attended Morningside in the late 70's. He was a brilliant teacher and demanded the best from his students. His unique personality and integration of classical music and art into his history lessons greatly influenced my appreciation for liberal arts education.
Scott Comer
November 4, 2022
Dr. Daniels was my Professor in the mid to late 80's at Morningside College . He was the smartest person i have ever known. I took every class he taught. He was a master teacher
Dale Brian Davis
November 2, 2022
Rudy was a member of the Sioux City Chapter of The Reserve Officer Association even though he was not in the military. He was an excellent guest speaker. Rudy will truly be missed by his friends in the Association.
Major(retired) USA Dale Brian Davis
Joyce Hammerstrom
November 2, 2022
I had the pleasure of getting to know Rudy a few years ago while I was employed at HyVee. A highly intelligent man with a very kind and caring soul, I immensely enjoyed our many talks. You will truly be missed Rudy!
Gloria Stewart
November 2, 2022
Rudy and I worked together for several years at WITCC. Rudy was a bright and friendly man. He was always interested in learning. He researched and wrote a lot about railroads. Railroads became a major activity for Rudy and he was active in the Sioux City railroad museum.
You will be missed Rudy!!
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