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RUDOLPH (RUDY) ABT Our Dad, son, brother, and Opi passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2012, at the Grace Hospital, at the age of 78. Rudy was predeceased by his wife Hedy (1987) and father Solomon (1995) and is survived by: his mother Alma; sons Rolf (Karin) and Ronald (Yelena); grandchildren Alexandra, Katharina, Jessica, Natalie; sister Clara (Ted). Rudy arrived in Canada from Germany in 1957 and he and Hedy married in 1958, eventually settling in Charleswood to raise their family. Rudy made many life-long friendships as the proprietor of Charleswood Esso, Centennial Rocco, and his other business ventures. In accordance with Dad's wishes, cremation has occurred and a celebration of Dad's life will be announced at a later date. Heartfelt thanks to Trudy and Tim for all their care and attention to Dad's needs over the last several years and we also wish to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Grace for their care and compassion in Dad's last days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dad to the charity of one's choice NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 20, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Just wanted to put my heartfelt Condolences in written tribute to Rudy. I knew him from a very young age of about 5 when we were neighbors starting in 1969. His son Ron and I played many hours together in my sandbox. I was intrigued at this young age to see Rudy had a Ski-Doo. From about age 8-16 Rudy kept the boys into snowmobiling and I spent many winter weekends at the Abt's home on Buckingham Rd when we'd go ski-doing and play ball hockey. In summer it was dirt biking in the back field and on the old tracks. Rudy never showed it much but he was a kind and caring man. Always there to fix the ski-doo or dirt bike and in the latter years, it was tending to Ron's and mine old cars...the 69 Dart and 65 Malibu. Rudy had rebuilt a few transmissions and carburetors for me back in the day. He was a fabulous mechanic indeed! He was humble too, he'd never accept any monetary gratuity from me for his services. He just loved what he did especially to help us young fellers out! Still appreciating who he was and the difference he made in my life even this many years later. - Posted by: Greg Carson (Neighbor & Friend of Ron's) on: Apr 23, 2018
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To Rolf and Ron and families my Condolences. I remember both your parents so well, they were part of the close-knit Charleswood community when you were kids. Your Dad always stopped for a chat with my late husband, Bev Jones (usually about soccer or cars!),when they met in a store or elswhere. I hope your memories of the "good old days" will comfort you. Sincerely, Jan Jones - Posted by: Jan Jones (Friend) on: Oct 27, 2012
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We new Rudy for sometime, sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in Peace, Rudy - Posted by: James McIntosh Dean McIntosh (friends and fellow worker) on: Oct 23, 2012
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Rolf, I read about your father`s passing and I want to pass on my condolences. It`s all to hard to lose a parent. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. - Posted by: Sara Martens (friend) on: Oct 20, 2012
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My brother- Dieter Lauber- was friends with Rudi and I still remember how hard Rudi tried to get us to dance. He was so graceful . Herdith (Lauber) Flaig - Posted by: Herdith Flaig () on: Oct 20, 2012
