Max F. Rudolph

Max F. Rudolph, age 82 of Highland, IL, joined his heavenly family and friends on June 3, 2023. He was born on Sunday, December 8, 1940, in Beckemeyer, IL, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (nee Leslie) Rudolph. On Saturday, May 30, 1964, he married Marilyn R. (nee Voss) Rudolph at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Carlyle, IL who survives. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; Knights of Columbus Council #1580 and Highland Lion's Club. Max attended Beckemeyer Elementary School and graduated from Breese Community High School in 1959. Upon completing his schooling, he entered the US Army from 1961 to 1963. He began his career at Shell Oil Company in Wood River, IL as a pipefitter in 1963 and advanced to Supervisor position, retiring in 2001. Max met his future love of his life Marilyn, and was married on May 30th, 1964, for 59 years. In June 1965, they were blessed with the birth of their daughter Angie and in March of 1969 their second daughter Kim. Max enjoyed many years and great friendships with their anniversary group, couples card club and Wednesday's golfing buddies. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Highland Lion's Club. He enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. They vacationed to most of the United States, Cancun, Hawaii, Canada, plus the Caribbean Islands. Many years they wintered a couple of weeks in Florida. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Survivors include: Wife - Marilyn R. (nee Voss) Rudolph, Highland, IL Daughter - Angela R. "Angie" (David) Hickman, Shawnee Mission, KS Daughter - Kimberly A. "Kim" (Matt) Lager, Greenville, IL Grandchild - Natalie M. (Blake) Henning, Omaha, NE Grandchild - Morgan E. Hickman, Los Angeles, CA Grandchild - Gabriel W.E. Lager, Greenville, IL Grandchild - Marissa R. Lager, Greenville, IL Sister - Betty Ann (Dr. Peter) Wittenberg, Gastonia, NC Brother - James (Helene) Rudolph, Beckemeyer, IL He was preceded in death by: Father - Edward Benjamin Rudolph - Died 7/01/1986 Mother - Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Leslie) Rudolph - Died 2/09/1988 Sister - Sandra Mooberry Gebke - Died 4/13/2001 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, American Lung Association of Illinois or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Max F. Rudolph

December 8, 1940 - June 3, 2023