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RUDOLPH 'RUDY' MINZER
ALTON — Rudolph "Rudy" Charles Minzer, 88, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at home.
He was born on May 20, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Andrew and Winona (Moeller) Minzer.
He was a carpenter for the Olin Corp. for 22 years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and also enjoyed fishing and reading.
He is survived by three children, Donna Butcher of California, Jeff (Laura) Minzer of Springfield, Illinois, and Jeanne (Tom) Grossheim of Alton, Illinois; eight grandchildren: Michael, Brandon, Lindsey, Rebecca, Elizabeth and Gianna Grossheim, Lachlan and Quinn Minzer.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his spouse Amanda Faye; two children Cathy and John Minzer; and two siblings, Stewart and Winona Minzer.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at Roselawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto, Illinois.
Memorials may be directed to the funeral home for funeral expenses.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Jack Champlin
December 13, 2016
I worked with Rudy at Olin for many years. There was nobody like Rudy. Rest in piece my friend. Sympathy goes out to the family my condolences.
December 12, 2016
Rudy was a great customer for a longtime. He was always good to me. I will miss him. Deepest sympathies to his family.
Steve Hansel
Hansel Heating and Cooling
Eric Huff
December 12, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend..You will never be forgotten.
December 12, 2016
Rudy will be missed by neighbors, Bill and Vicki. Our condolences to his children.
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