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Bruce David Rudi went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born May 25, 1953, in Newfoundland being the pride and joy of his parents, Waldemar and Maude Rudi. Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Carol Rudi, daughter Stephanie Rudi, sister Betty Rudi, sister-in-law Kathy Klingensmith (Mike), nephews Jeremy Rudi and Adam Klingensmith (Erin), as well as several cousins, extended family, and dear friends. He joins his parents and his daughter, Bethany Rudi, in Heaven. Bruce met the love of his life at Concordia University, Chicago and married her in 1976. Bruce was a loving and dedicated “dad” to Bethany and Stephanie. He loved Christmas and loved to decorate, had a hearty laugh that was infectious, always volunteered to help where needed, and loved to travel which he and Carol were able to do extensively the last few years. Bruce was a man of integrity who was passionate about his faith in Jesus and walked this out daily. He spent most of his life as a Lutheran educator and administrator serving schools in Detroit, Houston, San Antonio, and Arlington Heights, IL touching the lives of staff, students, families, and anyone he would meet. He was instrumental in nurturing and growing St. Peter Christian College in Mhluzi, Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa from gr. R(kinder) through grade 12 where he visited yearly since 2009 until August of this year often taking a mission team with him. Bruce will be dearly missed by those who love him and those whose life he has touched. His family thanks everyone for their kindness and support. Celebration of Life Services will be held: Sat., Jan. 13 at St. Peter Lutheran Church 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, IL at 1:00 with visitation beginning at 11:00 Sat., Jan 27 at Concordia Lutheran Church 16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX beginning at 10:00 followed by visitation and a luncheon. Memorial gifts may be given to: COFA (Christian Outreach for Africa) Bruce Rudi Memorial St. Peter Lutheran Church 111 W. Olive St. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Immanuel Rudi Endowment Fund (Which will benefit church worker students) Concordia University Texas 11400 Concordia University Dr. Austin, TX 78726

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Bruce David Rudi

May 25, 1953 - December 24, 2023