May 15, 2014

I haven’t seen Rudi since we were kids playing in his yard in Shiremanstown. He’s been on my mind, too, but I never, not in a million years, expected to be reading his obituary. God bless his soul. He’s now with my Uncle Carl and Aunt Lucy. Lindsey Banzhoff

April 28, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Rudi. I haven’t seen or heard from him in a few years, but thought of him often. He was a good person, lots of fun, very caring and honest. For some reason Rudi has been on my mind alot in the past few days, I now know why… my prayers are with you all.
June Mullaney
Lebanon,Pa.
 

Dear Erin & Samantha,
We are very sorry for the loss of your dad. You have our deepest condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. If you need anything, we are here for you. Diane you are also in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Love,
Roger, Kathy, & Shawn Hedrick

Dawn,
You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time and always. If there is anything we can do please let me know, and always know you are loved.
Babette Reese and Family

Dawn, Erin, and Samantha,
   I know that you probably do not know me, but I have known Rudi from the beginning of his time in Shiremanstown.  His brother Steve and I go back over 50 years.  There are many, many stories that I could relate….some good, some not so good, but none the less, they are all a part of my wonderful memories.  Rudy has always had such enthusiasm about things and charged straight ahead…which always made things interesting.  The last time I saw Rudi was at his mother’s memorial service, and I am glad that I had one last time talk to him…and he was truely glad to see me as well as I was to see him.  He was a such a interesting person and had probably the best spirit of anyone I have ever known.  I know that I will see him in eternity, and would not be surprised if he isn’t waiting there to shake my hand and welcome me in.  I feel that I am a lucky person by having my life touched by his his.  Know that I will surely miss him and that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. 
My sincere condolences,
Butch Morgret

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
from Carlene and Jerry Cunningham , neighbors at 65 Pilgrim Drive

I knew Rudi as a child while at Shiremanstown elementary school and St John’s Lutheran Church.  I remember him fondly, as a "big boy" who was always kind to me, and who was so full of life and fun.  I still remember a bicycle race one day, where I went faster than ever before, and was even winning for a bit (thank you, Rudi, for letting me be in the lead).  When I picture Rudi I see the smiling, dark-eyed boy who I looked up to.  Please know that your family is in my family’s thoughts and prayers. 
Ellen Mosso Mowrer

To the Family,
I am sorry to hear of Rudi’s death.  He was a good friend.  My deepest sympathy to you and I pray God’s blessings for you.

Peace,
Pastor Michael Seifried