Rudolf Albert Blank

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear brother, uncle and friend, Rudolf Albert Blank. Rudy as he liked to be called or Rudy “Root Beer” as we kids use to affectionately called him, passed away January 18, 2014. He went peacefully after a day of doing some of his favorite things. Rudy was predeceased by his parents Herman and Emma Blank, his older sisters Edeltraud and Hannelore Blank. Rudy is survived by his brothers Herman (Shirley), Heinz (Karen), Karl-Heinz (Suzan). As well as his many nieces and nephews which include Rico and Danny Mielnicki, Anthony, Rosemary, Dwayne, Nicole, Erich, Jason and Donna Blank; Carey Coutino, and Neil Wells. He also left many great nieces and nephews and one great, great nephew as well as family abroad who will miss him dearly.

Born in Germany on April 2nd 1948 he lived there until the age of nine when his parents packed up and immigrated from Germany to Canada. Landing on the east coast they boarded a train and took a trip across the Country before landing at their final destination of Vancouver B.C. Rudy always seemed to long for that feeling of adventure and when he could he did something about it. After finishing school Rudy joined the Canadian Navy and while traveling the world he managed to earn his boiler makers ticket. After his tour was over he came home and helped his brothers and parents run their family dairy farm.

Besides farming Rudy tried many different career paths including working early on at Pan abode homes. Rudy also worked as a custodial engineer, a nature park caretaker, he was even a small business owner . Rudy tried a variety of careers before finding a home with his latest employer who he was with until his final days. He enjoyed his job immensely in particular his fellow workers who we found out were extremely fond of him as well. Rudy was a man of many interest and pursued anything he liked with a wonderful almost childlike wide eyed enthusiasm. That was just who he was and It’s no wonder kids gravitated to him like he was wearing a suit made out of candy. Rudy was someone who truly enjoyed spending time with both family and friends pursuing all kinds of interests and hobbies. Whether it was a simple game of cards, a dinner and a movie or a heated battle on the computer with his nephew Danny, Rudy went in 100% all the time. Never wanting to sit still, Rudy was always trying something new. He was a treasure hunter, a Golfer a bowler, a fisherman an amateur film maker and so many more things. Rudy was anything that let him be challenged, and his spirit of adventure and enthusiasm will be missed by all.

Rudy was laid to rest beside his parents, Herman and Emma, not far from the old family farm. The entire family would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those friends and family who were able to attend Rudy’s funeral as well as those of you who shared stories and words of encouragement in our families time of need.

Goodbye Rudy you will be missed!