Rudy Jay Bartels

Birth date: Dec 21, 1955 Death date: Jun 11, 2022

Rudy Jay Bartels, who was livin’ the dream at the age of 66, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was born on December 21, 1955, to Roelof and Lucy (Paulinkas) Bartels in Muskegon, MI. He was the youngest of fiv Read Obituary

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Keva Thomas

174w ago

Thank you Rudy for being my mentor while working together at Herman Miller. I will always remember our talks about Michigan football and the leadership of safety. “Living the Dream”. Blessings to the family.

Anonymous

174w ago

Sent a Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum to the Bartels family.

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Anonymous

174w ago

Sent a Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum to the Bartels family.

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Bruce Goodman

174w ago

Jen, Terri, and RJ -
Rudy was a very special person in the lives of so many people and his memory will live on through them. I saw and greatly admired the positivity he provided to the girls, now women, of the “Pirates” soccer team. He will be fondly remembered.
//Bruce Goodman

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Lauren Pierce

174w ago

Mrs. B, Jen, and RJ-
Rudy was truly one of my favorite people. His love and support as a coach and as a friend meant the world to me growing up, especially during the years I was struggling so bad inwardly. His positive attitude and advice helped me keep my head up.
I haven’t seen Rudy in a long time, but I feel this loss, and my heart and my love goes out to you. I wish I could give you all hugs and tell you how sorry I am in person. And I wish I could give you Dove bars- because that’s what Rudy used to reward us with for a well-played tournament game. Your family deserves all the bars.
With Love,
Lauren (Yaeger) Pierce

Debra Hutson

174w ago

Dear Terri,Thinking of you and your family. Sending thoughts and hugs your way...with Love Mark & Deb Hutson and Family

Britt Fugler

174w ago

I am so very sorry to hear this news. Jen, you and your family are in my prayers.
- Britt Fugler

Holly Webber

174w ago

Remembering Rudy’s presence as a ref for soccer throughout my sons childhood. Then had the delight to work with Rudy, and being on one of his safety teams at Herman Miller. He always took the time to stop and chat, and share his positive energy. Deep condolences to his family. He was very proud of you all, and dog too.

Marc Lakatos

174w ago

It was a privilege working with you Rudy and I’ll miss your words of wisdom. God Bless ya big guy!

Jeff Bartels

174w ago

in honor of Rudy.

So sorry for your loss. I have many happy childhood memories of visiting Grandma Bartels because we could hang out together and walk around the neighborhood causing mischief down in the , now filled in swamp at the end of the street.
good to read his passionate spirit and love of life was ever present.

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