Eric Rudolph

Eric Rudolph, 53, of Lena, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

Born Aug. 18, 1969, to Robert “Bob”and Patricia (Kostreva) Rudolph in Illinois, he loved working in his shop with his kids on the many Jeep projects he and his family collected over the years. He always put others before himself and never asked for anything in return. He was proud to be a Daddy and his big heart, love for his family and all things Jeeps, will forever be missed!

He is survived by his wife, Shelly (Kozlovsky); three children, Alexis, Sienna and David, parents; Robert “Bob” and Patricia Rudolph, two brothers; Patrick (Mira) and Robert (Stacey), Goddaughters; Lindsey Allard, Hailey Rudolph and many aunts; uncles; nephews; nieces and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Delores Rudolph and David and Elaine Kostreva; an Carol Kelly and Pat Rivet and uncle, David Kostreva.

Visitation will be held at Rhodes Charapata Funeral Home in Lena on Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service at noon, with Pastor Kevin Kuhn officiating.