Rudilein "Rudi" A. Sproul, 54, of 45 Pilgrim Dr., Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Dawn M. Walton Sproul, to whom he was just married this past July 3rd. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Carl E. and Lucille H. Anderson Sproul.

An independent truck driver, Rudi had been the owner and operator of Rudi's Trucking in Mechanicsburg for 10 years.

He had served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne.

Rudi enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling. Always the jokester, he was known for his great sense of humor and fun.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 2 daughters: Erin and Samantha Sproul, both of Mechanicsburg; his grandchildren Jordan and Caleb, and his two brothers Stephen Sproul of Chicago IL and James Sproul of Mohnton, PA. Rudi is also survived by his stepchildren: Lisa married to Erik Montalvo of Lititz, Jeff Stoy and Brandi Kreider, both of Lancaster, his step grandson Dylan, his step granddaughters Ruby, Maddie, Hailey, and Ella and by his closest friend, Brian Shoop.

A Memorial Service will be held in the near future, of which friends and family will be notified of the details. Rudi's family wishes to extend a grateful thank you to all family and friends for their thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Arrangements by the Charles Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com