Rudolph Jack Waltz

Waltz, Rudolph J. "Rudy" STOUGHTON/CHICAGO-Rudolph J. "Rudy" Waltz, age 86, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Aug. 16, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Jacob and Edna (Matusewska) Waltz. He married Gisela Hentschel in 1952 in Berlin, Germany. Gisela passed away on Nov. 23, 2003. Rudy enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946 and served in Germany. He loved to bowl, fish, watch Cubs baseball and get together to play Euchre with friends. Rudy is survived by his children, Linda (Robb) Waltz-Wexler of Chicago and Mark (Lori) Waltz of Stoughton; grandson, Vincent Waltz; his wife, Marilyn Rommelfanger; Marilyn's children, Mark, Linda and Vicky; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gisela; and three sisters, Stella, Helen and Frances. A Celebration of Rudy's Life will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from noon until 3 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, 2015. A time of sharing will begin at 3 p.m., followed by military honors. A private burial will be held at a later date. Thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare and his special caregiver "angels," Julie, Tammy and Bob, for their love and support and allowing Rudy to live and die with dignity. "Never fear, Rudy's here!" How are you doing, Rudy? "Strong like a bull!" In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson (608)873-4590