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Rudolf "Rudy" Pesserl: Obituary

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March 22, 1930 - October 30, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Dad Rudy at the age of 94. He lived a long and wonderful life.

Rudy is survived by his wife Dorothy, Daughters Debra & Deanna (Ron) Brother Hans and nephews Hans & Rudi Pesserl Grandchildren Rikki-Lynn, John (Anna), Brodie, Lacey (Chris), Kyle (Cathleen), Denica (Victor). Great Grandchildren : Nathan (Amber), Derek, Haley, Payton, Rilyn, Liam, Rachel, Adalyn, & Luke.

Also numerous extended family and cherished friends.
Predeceased by his beloved son Kevin and great-grandson Jacob Rudy came to Canada from Graz Austria. He learned how to speak and read English by going to the movies and reading books. He loved to read. He met and married the love of his life Dorothy Grant in Englehart Ontario in 1955. Rudy & Dorothy came to BC in 1956 and settled in Prince George in 1960.

Rudy worked as a heavy machine operator and built many highways and bridges between Vancouver and Prince George, he belonged to the 115 Operating Engineers Union up until his passing.

Rudy retired in 1996 and he and Dorothy moved to Cluculz Lake that same year where they enjoyed everything lake life had to offer.
Rudy and Dorothy had 70 happy years together.

Rudy was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed, We love you Dad Until we meet again.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

Special Thanks to all of the wonderful Staff of the IMU D Pod Unit of the University Hospital of Prince George.

A Celebration Of Life will be held in the spring of 2025, the date will be published in the Prince George Citizen
 
Published in the Prince George Citizen on Nov. 14, 2024.