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Kathleen Rudiger Obituary
Mar 25, 1932 - Jul 8, 2023
Sandusky
Kathleen Elizabeth Rudiger, 91, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Commons of Providence.
She was born March 25, 1932, in Sandusky, to John and Edith B. (Wachman) Rudiger. A 1950 graduate of Sandusky High School, Kathleen was an elementary school teacher in Perkins Public Schools from 1959-1992. She obtained her Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and Master's degree from University of Toledo.
Kathleen loved gardening, sewing, quilting, craft shows, collecting Hummels, traveling with friends and family, playing cards, walking in nature, and spoiling her seven nieces and nephews. She was a busy volunteer in the community. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Union Corners. As a church member, she cared for the church's flower beds for many years, made quilts through the Women of the Church group for Lutheran World Relief, and was a member of the Church Scholarship Committee for 37 years. She enjoyed remaining in touch with her fellow teachers after retirement.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Barbi (Rob) Erskine, Danielle Hoppes, Jacquelyn Kiether, Jamie (Don) Kosanka, Michelle (Mark) Zelesky, Jeffrey (Mary Lou) Rudiger, and William Kiether; and great- and great-great-nieces and great- and great-great-nephews.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Kent, John, and Joyce.
Visitation for friends will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023, until the time of Kathleen's funeral at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Philip Gardner will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Kathleen requested memorial donations be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 106 Scheid Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or charity of choice.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.
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Jim and Betty Morris
July 12, 2023
What fond memories we have of a very long time friend and fellow teacher. Our daughters, Kym and Beth were fortunate enough to have Kathy as their teacher at Meadowlawn School many years ago. Jim grew his best tomatoes on her farm on 250 and I had the privilege of teaching with Kathy for many many years at Meadowlawn School . Friendship like the one we had with Kathy came from respect and closeness. She will be missed by many who knew her well.
Jim and Beth Morris
Dawn Varuola
July 11, 2023
I am heartbroken. Kathy was a very special client to me for 20 years. She was a private person but, I got her to share conversations with me every Friday morning @ 9:30. She was a very special lady! God´s blessings to her family and prayers for Kathy
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