Thomas L. Rudolph, 70 of Elgin, died peacefully, September 22, 2018
A memorial visitation will be on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 3:30-7:30pm at Smith Corcoran Funeral Home 185 E. Northwest Hwy, Palatine. Military rites will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 10:30am at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Salute Inc. 18 N. Bothwell, Palatine, Illinois 60067.
Thomas was born September 12, 1948 to Samuel and Dorothy Rudolph. He served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On March 3, 1984 he married Judith M. Schuetz. The couple together enjoyed scuba diving, skiing and boating and later enjoyed their corvette. Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Schuetz-Rudolph, his children, Lee (Wendy) Rudolph, Rachel Rudolph and Michael Rudolph and by his grandson, Hudson. He is survived by his brother, Edward and sister, Deborah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by sisters, Laura and Gwendolyn.
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Sending love and prayers during this difficult time.
Judy, Rachel, Mike, and Lee, You and your families have been in our thoughts and prayers. Kimberly, the boys, and I are all so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Love you all. Steve
Judy, Lee, Rachel and Mike - you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Our deepest condolences to a beautiful, loving family. I know he will be missed. We love You all.
You know how much we loved Tom and how devastated we are. We will miss him but are comforted in the knowledge of how much he enjoyed his life and how deeply he loved all of his family.
I've been thinking about all the wonderful times I was able to have with Tom and about how very blessed he was to find you, Judy. What a wonderful life he had with you and his amazing children. We are so very, very sorry for your loss. I loved him dearly as I love you, Lee &Wendy, Rachel, and Mike. Our sincerest Sympathies, Allyson & Doug & family
All of our love and prayers for you all as you transition to a new life without Uncle Tommy. I never knew him very well growing up but as the last few years passed, I developed a deep apprciation for who he really was. He was a great man and will be missed terribly.
I've been thinking about all the wonderful times I was able to have with Tom and about how very blessed he was to find you, Judy. What a wonderful life he had with you and his amazing children. We are so very, very sorry for your loss. I loved him dearly as I love you, Lee &Wendy, Rachel, and Mike. Our sincerest Sympathies, Allyson & Doug & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time
With deepest sympathy to you - Judy and to Lee, Rachel and Michael. You are all in my thought and prayers. Tom is at peace and smiling down on you all. God Bless you during this very difficult time.
Judy you have been in my thoughts and prayers before and since I heard the sad news. So happy you got to celebrate Tom’s 70th Birthday as a family. The picture of all of you was wonderful! Unfortunately I have to work tomorrow but you will be in my thoughts.
Sending my sympathy. It hurts. Tom was so lucky to have you all as a family to be mighty proud.
My deepest sympathies to the family. My Uncle Tom was a wonderful man. I was fortunate that he lived with us when he moved from Savannah and to have worked with him at Northrop. He was a wonderful uncle but his life was his wife Judy and his 3 children and grandchild. I saw that sparkle in his eyes when he spoke of them. I know he is at peace and with his parents and sisters. I love you Uncle Tom. Again my love and sympathies to Judy, Lee, Rachel and Michael.