John Fredrick Rudin

1945 - 2025

John Fredrick Rudin

September 20, 1945 - January 17, 2025

Rudin, John Fredrick of Richmond passed away at age 79 after a lengthy illness on January 17, 2025. The son of the late Dagny Blessum Rudin and Rudolph John Rudin was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 1945. John is survived by his wife, Shirley Boyette Rudin; daughter Sara R. Belmont, (Matthew), of Williamsburg, VA; son Robert J. Rudin, (Kathleen), with granddaughters, Juliana and Mary, of Falls Church, VA; step-son Michael Batteau, (Fernanda), with grandson, Henry, of Newnan, GA; step-daughter Elizabeth Morris Haney, (Jason), with grandchildren, Carter and Savannah, of Suffolk, VA; and step-granddaughter Kamilla Soares Arroyo, (Marco), with great granddaughter, Emma, of Boynton Beach, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his brothers, Allen and wife Donna of Hilliard, OH; and Eugene and wife Amy of Gurnee, IL.

John grew up in Chicago in the suburb of Park Ridge where he graduated from Maine Township High School East. He attended the University of Illinois (Bachelors), University of Richmond (MBA), and served in the U.S. Naval Air Reserve. In 1971 he accepted an accounting position at Reynolds Aluminum Supply Company (RASCO/ALCOA) division and moved to Richmond, VA where he was employed for 29 years in various positions to include National Sales Manager, Vice President, and Chief Information Officer retiring from ALCOA in 2000. He also served as the director of the YMCA of Greater Richmond board from 1997 to 2000 and performed consulting for YMCA information systems from 1999-2010. Over the course of his illustrious career, he was presented the Information Technology Education Achievement Award by Greater Richmond Technology Council and VCU for his contributions advancing IT education in the Richmond area.

John had been a member of the Stonehenge Golf and Country Club where he served on the board of directors as well as president in the 1980s. He was a member of Winfree Memorial Baptist Church where he enjoyed the fellowship of service, bible study, and sharing resources to help others.

John and Shirley loved to travel and were fortunate to explore many countries. Between travels, time was devoted to family, and he thoroughly enjoyed the occasions when the entire family was together. The annual beach week at Outer Banks, NC, was a joyful time for the family. He had a brilliant mind, great sense of humor, sterling ethics and was a delight to have in attendance. John is now one of God's angels looking down on his family and friends sending his ray of love.

A memorial service will be held at Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, Midlothian, VA on March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Town of Windsor Cemetery, VA at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the YMCA of Greater Richmond or Winfree Memorial Baptist Church will be appreciated.