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Raymond William “Bill” Rudisill, Jr., 79

September 24, 2017

Raymond William “Bill” Rudisill, Jr., 79, of Willow Street, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond W., Sr. and Catherine (Lutz) Rudisill. Bill celebrated 54 years of marriage with his wife Phyllis R. (Butt) Rudisill last May 11th.

A 1956 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Bill served in the US Army as a SGT with the 78th Combat Engineer Battalion from 1956 to 1959. He first worked at Trojan Yacht, then retired from Armstrong floor plant after 25 years and last worked part time at John Herr’s Village Market until his passing.

He served on the ambulance crew and as a firefighter for Willow Street Fire Company and then as a firefighter and fire police for West Willow Fire Company for over 50 years combined. Bill was a life member of the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association and a member of VFW Post 7294, Millersville. He enjoyed boating and collecting Indian relics on the Susquehanna River islands. Bill attended Willow Street United Church of Christ.

Bill is survived by his wife Phyllis and their son Mark W. Rudisilll, both of Willow Street.

A visitation will take place from 10 to 11 AM, followed by Bill’s memorial service with Rev. Ronald Bohannon officiating at 11 AM on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551. Interment with military honors in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to West Willow Fire Company, 192 West Willow Rd., Willow Street, PA 17584.

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Condolences to the Family

September 29, 2017

I worked with Bill at John Herr’s for the past 17 years. We played many hands of Knock Rum together. He will be missed. My condolences to the family. Rick Fralich

September 28, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Phyllis and your son Mark.
Harry and Rosalie Longenecker

September 28, 2017

I’m so sorry for your loss,Phyllis and Mark.My fondest memories of Bill were the gatherings at Christmas time for the seafood fest.Bill was always nice to me,as you both were,and I greatly appreciated that.Please know that my deepest sympathies are with you both.Bob Murr

September 28, 2017

Dear Phyllis and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Carole McFarland 

September 28, 2017

Bill was “Rudy” to the East End Gang before the other Rudy even thought of Notre Dame. His never ending repertoire of jokes told on “Shreiner’s” steps were most always the feature of the evening’s hang-out. You made us laugh, Rudy! I regret not taking the time to be more “connected” with you and Phyllis in our senior years. May God speed your journey home.   “Chauncey J”

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Friday, September 29, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
441 North George Street
Millersville, PA 17551
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Millersville, PA 17551
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