ROODENRYS, Rudolf Wilhelmus “Rudy”

Born on September 20, 1952. Passed away November 29, 2023.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a short illness, at Latrobe Regional Hospital on Wednesday 29 November 2023. Aged 71 years.

Loved son of Rudy and Bep (both dec).

Loved and loving husband of Karen.

Loved and respected Father and Father-in-law of Jay & Carly and Trent & Ange.

Adored Pop to Brooke, Quade and Ashlyn.

Loving Brother and Brother-in-law to Paula & Vic and Sylvia & Joe.

Proud Uncle and friend to many.

A wonderful person, so loving and kind,

What beautiful memories you have left behind,

Sharing and caring, always content,

Loved and respected wherever you went.

“Go Dees”


Rudy – Loved and loving Husband of Karen.

My beautiful brown eyed boy,
You were my best friend,
My greatest supporter,
My Rock,
This mountain was too hard to climb my gentle giant.

Karen


Dad,

Thank you for always being there for us,
You were a big man with the kindest heart,
We will miss you now and always,
We love you big fella,
The footy will never be the same.

Jay and Carly


Pop,

Don’t worry –  Nana will pay for my goals in Basketball,
We will play Kahoot until Nana can finally win,
Your cuddles and kisses will be what we will miss the most.

Love

Brooke and Quade


Dad I’ll miss our camping, fishing and duck shooting trips. I’ll miss the incredible loving bond you and Mum had and how you always had each others back and the father like figure, reassuring and caring Pop you were to Ashlyn, Brooke and Quade. Dad you were a loveable giant who brought everyone together and provided so much love, advice and fearless protection to us all.

You were a Dad who was so special
And who was loved so very much,
And brought so much happiness
To the many hearts you touched.

You were always kind and caring
And so understanding too,
And, if help was ever needed Dad
It so freely came from you.

You were a gift to all the world
And brought joy to everyone,
And life has never been the same
Ever since you have gone.

I’m so proud to call you my Dad and if I’m half the father you were I’m content with that. You were as tough as they come.

We will look after Mum

“Go Dees”

Love Trent, Ange an Ashlyn


ROODENRYS, RUDY 29.11.2023

Treasured memories of our beautiful favourite Son-in-law gained his angel wings after short illness.

He wouldn’t ask for sadness

He wouldn’t ask for tears

Just to remember him

In coming years

And we will certainly do that

Loved forever.

Love Joyce & Don & Raymond (dec.).


ROODENRYS, RUDY 29.11.2023

Loving memories taken too soon.

Love Auntie Laura Uncle Ed.

Peter (dec) Paul, Geoff, Donald & Neville

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Mr Rudolf  Wilhelmus "Rudy” Roodenrys will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (December 08, 2023) commencing at 10.00 am.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

Rudy’s service will be livestreamed.

To view the livestream please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. If only the world was full of people like Rudy. A loving and respected man, and a decent human being. We have had privilege of knowing you since you came into Karen’s life 47 years ago. Karen, our hearts ache for you and the devastation we know you are feeling. It was all so quick!!
    Judi and Martin, Kate and Megan and families

    Judi and Martin McLaughlin December 1, 2023
  2. Good bye my friend, sing the Dee’s song loud and proud. Loza is with you . X ❤️ love to all your family and friends
    Carleen Haylock

    Carleen Haylock December 1, 2023
  3. All our love,, to you all.
    Love Matthew, Kimberley, Lucy and Max Dalton

    Kimberley Dalton December 1, 2023
  4. Please except our condolences on the passing of Rudy.
    Karen, Jay, Trent and families you all all in our thoughts
    Memories to hold in your hearts forever
    Love Helen & Dennis Brady xxxx

    Helen Brady December 1, 2023
  5. Such sad news – the loss of a lovely man and friend to many.
    Sincere condolences to Karen, Jay, Carly, Brooke and Quade: and Trent and Ashlyn
    Rest in peace, Rudy

    Annette and David Blythman December 1, 2023
  6. Not only a gentleman but a gentle man. I feel honoured and priviledged to have known Rudy and more so to have been able to call him a mate, a great friend.
    Rest easy my friend until we next share a”lemonade” and a “raspberry cordial”. Love you Rudy

    Peter Frid December 1, 2023
  7. Karen & Family, lots of loving thoughts to you ALL following Rudy!s passing. So pleased I enjoyed his company recently wth you all while visiting at O!Mara House wth Don.
    Such a dedicated & loving man who loved his footy.
    Sympathies to all at this sad time.
    Take care, love Anne ! Suz, Wes & family.
    Another true Gentleman gone too soon.
    Xxxx

    Anne Jones December 1, 2023
  8. How lucky were we to have a great neighbor who became a lifelong friend and we had so many good times together. Rudy we are all going to miss you. 💜 Love and hugs to Karen, Jay, Carly, Trent, Brooke Quade and Ashlyn,
    Wayne, Christine, Louise, Clinton and families

    Wayne and Christine December 1, 2023
  9. Our deepest Sympathy to Karen and family for the loss of loving husband and father Rudy. Our thoughts are with you in this very sad time.

    Marg and Alan Bruerton.

    Margaret Bruerton December 1, 2023
  10. My sincere condolences to. Karen, Jay, Carly, Trent, JB, Don & family. Rudy, it has been a privilege knowing you and your beautiful family for so many years. My love to you all at this incredibly sad time
    Kerrie

    Kerrie Ford December 1, 2023
  11. To Karen and family, so sad to hear of Rudy’s passing . Many years together with junior footy watching our boys play together. Fond memories of big Rudy.

    Vern & Lise Jones December 1, 2023
  12. Rudy
    You were a good friend to have around, enjoyed many laughs and good times when we would all get together, we will miss you, a true gentleman and making the phrase “ If it’s not for free it’s not for me” so famous.
    Love to Karen,, Jay, Trent and all the family
    If you ain’t Dutch you ain’t much
    RIP Big Fella
    Pete & Jules Adrichem

    Peter Adrichem December 1, 2023
  13. What a wonderfull man who made my life a lot easier when I moved to Australia , kind funny and always friendly a good mate to all , I will miss you and will cherish the good times we all had .
    God bless mate from all of us.

    John mcshane December 1, 2023
  14. We feel truly blessed to have known and loved Rudy. We will miss you big fella.

    Bryan and Viv Petts-Jones December 1, 2023
  15. We will miss our good mate Rudy so much but always have the special fun time memories of the many adventures around Australia..
    Rudy you were a genuine gentleman with a big smile and heart and we were very privileged to enjoy a lovely friendship.
    All our love to you Karen and families.❤️

    Kerry and Wayne Green December 1, 2023
  16. Gaz and I send lots of love to you
    Jay, Trent and their families on the passing of your beloved Rudy, we have been remembering the the fun times we all had together all of those years ago and even though we have lived away for years we have stayed in contact. We send our love from afar🤔

    Lyn&Gary North December 1, 2023
  17. It was with a heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to a wonderful, hard working, caring brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle.
    Our thoughts are with you Karen, Jay,Trent and families.
    Hard working hands now at rest. Reunited with Mum and Dad.
    Love Paula, Vic, Stephanie and Hugh, Ricky and Rachael, Archer and Poppy. 💔💔💔

    Paula SABRINSKAS December 1, 2023
  18. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Rudy was such a beautiful, kind gentle giant to us all, and our lives were richer for knowing him. We are all still in shock that it happened so quickly. Sending our love from Perth 🩷

    Susan Horsfield December 2, 2023
  19. Our wonderful irreplaceable friend Rudy. We certainly will miss your great big smile , kindness and everlasting friendship. So many memories and fun times on our caravanning adventures. It was always pleasurable spending time in your company. Sending big hugs, love and comfort to Karen, Jay, Trent and your beautiful families 😢.
    Jenny and Peter Gillies. 💔💔

    Jenny Gillies December 2, 2023
  20. Rudy was larger than life and an absolute gentleman. We had the privilege of spending a lot of time travelling with Rudy and Kaz over the past couple of years where Rudy would share stories about his amazing life. He was a grandfather figure to Ivy and Leo who will forever adore and love him. Leo will forever keep “Rudy the rattlesnake” to remember you by. We are heartbroken at your passing and we will never forget you. Love you mate.

    Michael, Alyce, Ivy & Leo December 2, 2023
  21. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time Karen. Big hugs ❤️💐

    Marg Warne December 2, 2023
  22. My sincere condolences to Karen and extended family. Hold on to your wonderful memories.
    Jill Beck

    Jill Beck December 2, 2023
  23. So many lovely memories from over the years
    that will always remain with us. A big man,
    with a big heart and smile and gentle caring nature..
    Rest peacefully Rudy
    The Kurrle family xx

    Ian and Jan Kurrle December 2, 2023
  24. Our sincere condolences to Karen, Jay, Trent & family. A truly great man to have known & worked with. Thinking of you at this sad time. Ann & Anthony Ellul

    Ann Ellul December 2, 2023
  25. So very sorry to hear this sad news, taken way too soon thinking of Karen and family at this sad time 😘👏

    Toni and Dennis December 2, 2023
  26. Karen,
    I am shocked to hear Rudy’s sudden passing.
    I send you warm hugs at this tragic time in your life so may they give you some comfort in knowing that others care…
    Sue Marks-Curley

    Sue December 2, 2023
  27. Was nice to have known Rudy, he was a great person …Our Condolences to Karen, Jay, Trent, Don, Joyce and families , thinking of you all at this sad time..

    Lance and Luisa Oates December 2, 2023
  28. Such sad news. Thoughts with Karen, the boys and the familiy. Great man who will be sadly missed.

    Brad Darcy December 2, 2023
  29. Such sad news. Thoughts with Karen, the boys and the family.. Great man who will be sadly missed.

    Brad Darcy December 2, 2023
  30. It was nice to have known Rudy he was a great person, our Condolences to Karen, Jay, Trent, Don, Joyce and families, thinking of you all at this sad time 🙏

    Lance and Luisa Oates December 2, 2023
  31. Dear Karen and family. Sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of Rudy. He will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
    May your special memories stay with you forever.

    With heartfelt sympathy from Daryl and Lyn Rawson.

    Lynette Rawson December 2, 2023
  32. Sending our sincere condolences to Karen, Jay, Trent and families. Rudy was a valued work colleague to Max. He was a kind, considerate man. May you all be blessed with many happy memories. RIP Rudy

    Sal ANDERSON December 2, 2023
  33. Dear Karen & family, my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Rudy was such a gentle man.

    Love Lee-Anne Morrison & family

    Lee-Anne Morrison December 2, 2023
  34. Deepest condolences to Karen, Jay & Carly, Trent and family. Our hearts break for your loss. Rudy was a true gentleman and a terrific guy.
    Rest in peace Rudy

    Michael Glaubitz, Christine Glaubitz & family

    Michael Glaubitz December 3, 2023
  35. Dearest Karen, Trent and Jay,
    We were so saddened to hear about Rudy’s passing. He was such a gentle and kind person and Bill’s good friend. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
    Love Sue, Chris, Drew and Justin.

    Sue Burney December 3, 2023
  36. Dearest Karen, Jay, Trent and families, please accept our deepest sympathy on the sudden and very sad loss of one of life’s finest And much loved man, Rudy. Rudy was a true gentleman, he will be sadly missed by so many people. I like to think Don was at those pearly gates to greet him and show him around. Lots of love to you all, from our family to yours. We will always remember this wonderful and kind, gentle giant, with a heart to match.
    Marg, Joel, Dean, Leah and families.

    Marg Crosbie December 3, 2023
  37. Rudy you were always such a gentleman and a genuinely good bloke- a big man with an even bigger heart.
    We will miss you so much but will treasure our memories of all the good times we had with you and Karen.
    All our love to Karen, Jay, Trent and your families.
    Debbie and Sonny Webb.

    Debbie Webb December 3, 2023
  38. Our condolences to Karen, Trent, Jay, Mr and Mrs Burney and family. Deeply sorry.
    Jo Patterson, Rob Glab, Jasper and Rory

    Joanne Patterson December 3, 2023
  39. The short brief time I experienced Rudy’s wonderful nature towards my son Etha and I has left a lifetime memory I shall never forget. Rury’s softly spoken wisdom and uncanny nouse shall never be forgotten. I am honoured to have known Rudy for the time, I am blessed an unforgettable character with vision. A loved and highly respected man wherever he went.

    Love the O’Neill’s.

    ETHAN O’NEILL
    JULIAN O’NEILL.

    BRIAN JULIAN O'NEILL December 3, 2023
  40. To my Bro (Tootcha).
    Reading so many tributes shows what a great man and how loved you are. You lived your life to the full even when you weren’t well.
    We are devastated to say goodbye. See you on the other side. Give Mum & Dad a cuddle from us.
    RIP. love Syl and Joe 💔💔

    Sylvia Allan December 3, 2023
  41. I worked along side Rudy for quite a few years just love the man, words can’t describe the beautiful, kind, funny and best friend I’ve ever had. Love and miss you already will never ever forget you Rudy, we shared a lot, love Kim. Sincere thoughts to Karen, Trent, Jay and family xxx

    Kim Briggs December 3, 2023
  42. Karen, Jay, Trent & family,
    We pass on our deepest sympathy to you all. Rudy (uncle) will always be remembered for having a good laugh, chat & a beer at the family bbq’s.
    Forever loved & missed, may he rest in peace ❤️
    Darren, Laura, Claire, Lachlan & Thomas xx

    Laura & Darren Laing December 3, 2023
  43. To dear Karen Jay Carly Trent Quade Brooke and Ashlyn your hearts must be so broken now that your precious Rudy has passed away. It was a privilege to call such a wise gentle and cheeky man our friend. We are so happy he saw his Dees win in 2021.
    Love from Kerry Wally Clay James and Amy Huntjens

    Kerry Huntjens December 4, 2023
  44. Karen, Jay, Trent and all the family. So sorry of the loss of Rudy. Our thought are with you all . xxx

    Rod & Andrea King December 4, 2023
  45. Karen and family. So so sorry to hear the passing of Rudy, our thoughts are with you all at this time.
    Peter and Julie Hore

    Julie Hore December 4, 2023
  46. A fellow work mate that will be missed by his colleagues through the Power industries across the Latrobe Valley
    Sympathy to all his family
    Kind regards
    Daryl and Susan Henderson

    Daryl Henderson December 4, 2023
  47. Sending our love Karen, Trent and Jay & family
    Sincere condolences on the passing of a beautiful and gentle person.
    You will never be forgotten Rudy and truly loved by many ❤️ lots of good memories, mate, and have raised a glass or two for you up there.

    R.I.P mate, you will be missed.

    Go Dee’s !! From a pies supporter 😉 love you mate

    Love ❤️ Tony senior/junior, Joe & Charlie Meo & Family

    Tony Meo December 4, 2023
  48. Shocked to read of Rudy’s passing. Was a great bloke and a great workmate at many locations across the LV. Will be sorely missed

    Richard Elkington December 4, 2023
  49. Rudy,
    We will never forget the fun times and trips we had together. A Gentle, Giant, family man with an enormous heart and smile. Gone too soon.
    A legacy hard to fill. We will have a couple of
    lemonades for you.
    Love to Karen, Jay, Trent and Family.
    ” Go Dees ‘
    R.I.P Rudy.
    Neale , Karen and Family.

    Neale & Karen Hodgens December 4, 2023
  50. My sincerest condolences to Karen, Trent, Jay and families. I was so sorry to hear of Rudy’s passing. Rudy was a genuinely great man and friend to so many and will be dearly missed. Thinking of you all, love from Latisha and family.

    Latisha December 5, 2023
  51. Once met never forgotten, R.I.P. “BIG GUY “Martin Johnston.

    Martin Johnston December 5, 2023
  52. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you Karen & your family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

    Carmel & Pug Pugliese December 5, 2023
  53. Dear Karen Jay Trent and family’s we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Rudy was a work mate and freind. Sending love ❤️ Greg Chris

    Christine Birrell December 5, 2023
  54. RIP Rudy

    Sincere condolences to Paula Sylvia and extended families from the Mastwyk family

    Brendan Mastwyk December 6, 2023
  55. Sending heartfelt & very sad condolences to Karen & family with the passing of your very dear & much loved Rudy💙🙏💙.

    Sharon Reid December 6, 2023
  56. To Dear Karen Jay Trent and Family sincere condolences on the Loss of Rudy such a lovely man and a wonderful Pop will be sadly missed by one special little girl Chris Graeme Taryn Shanaye and Ashlyn xo

    Chris Orchard December 6, 2023
  57. A true gentleman. We feel honoured and priviledged to have known Rudy and more so to have been able to call him a great friend.
    Rest easy Rudy. All our love to Karen, Trent, Jay, and families Gone but never forgotten 💔
    Anthony & Ariene Smith

    Ariene Smith December 6, 2023
  58. Dear Karen, Jay Trent and families.
    Our heart felt sympathy on the loss of Rudy. So unbelievable that he has gone. A true friend to our family and long time friend to me. All our love. RIP Rudy ( Gentle Giant)
    Maree & Steve McArdle

    Maree McArdle December 6, 2023
  59. Our heart felt condolences to the Roodenrys Family on loss of your husband and father, Rudy.
    Thinking of you all and sending our respect and love. May he rest in eternal peace.
    From Jen and Brett Van der velden

    Jen.VanDerVelden December 7, 2023
  60. Karen, Jay, Trent and family we are thinking of you all, sending our love and condolences. Rudy was an absolute gentleman! Our hearts feel broken for your loss.
    Brooke, and Adam

    Brooke Adrichem December 7, 2023
  61. Sending our heart felt condolences to Karen and the Roodenrys family on the loss of Rudy your husband, father and grandfather

    Gordon Draper & family.

    Gordon Draper December 7, 2023
  62. Dear Karen,
    We are thinking of you and your beautiful family at this sad time. Such a loss to you and all who knew and loved him.
    Rudy was one of life’s true gentleman and we were privileged to know him.
    Our deepest condolences.
    Steve & Tracey Gibson

    Steve & Tracey Gibson December 7, 2023
  63. Wonderful memories of the big bike ride, what fun we had through the challenge of the ups and downs of the great ocean road. Heartfelt sympathy to Karen and family on the loss of your loving and kind gentle giant.

    Lorraine Walker December 8, 2023
  64. Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie lieve man, vader en opa.
    Veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd

    Veel liefs Betty.

    Betty Zuiderwijk December 8, 2023
  65. A beautiful human, you were kind to all her were lucky to have crossed your path, a very loving family man, my condolences to your loved ones

    Julie Wilson December 8, 2023
  66. So sorry to hear of your loss Karen. A true gentleman. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time

    Dianne & Richard Zupecki December 8, 2023