RUDOLPH, Howard
Source: Williamsport Review-Republican, April
13, 2000
Howard N. “Rudy”
Rudolph, 85, of Williamsport, died at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette,
at 3 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2000. He had been a patient five days. Born in
Becks Grove on August 30, 1914, he was the son of Jesse Otis and Nellie Olive
(Thompson) Rudolph. He had lived in Warren County most of his life and rural
Williamsport since 1945. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1933. He
was married June 29, 1946 in Danville, Ill. to Alice M. Bush. She preceded him
in death on October 17, 1989. Mr. Rudolph was a farmer most of his life. He was
also a supervisor for the Indiana State Highway Department for 15 years, before
retiring in 1984. He served in the U. S. Navy in World War II and was aboard
the USS Enterprise. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Covington. He
was also a member of American Legion Post #259 in Williamsport, VFW Post #3318
in Attica, Attica Moose Lodge, F & AM Lodge #315 of Pine Village and was
active in Attica-Williamsport Senior Center. Surviving, are: one daughter,
Nancy C. (Dwayne) Rater of Crawfordsville; three grandchildren, Kelly (Jeff) Johnson
of Indianapolis, Deron (Janet) Rater of Williamsport and David (Deanna) Rater
of rural Attica; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation at Fisher Funeral
Home, Williamsport, from 12 noon until time of service at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Rev. Larry Felgenhauer officiating. Interment in Highland Cemetery,
Williamsport, with military graveside rites. Memorial donations may be made to
Warren County Community Foundation. – jlr