Rudolph Pesserl

Rudy is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughters Debra and Deanna (Ron); brother Hans; nephews Hans and Rudi Pesserl; grandchildren Rikki-Lynn, John (Anna), Brodie, Lacey (Chris), Kyle (Cathleen), Denica (Victor); great grandchildren Nathan (Amber), Derek, Haley, Payton, Rilyn, Liam, Rachel, Adalyn and Luke as well as numerous extended family and cherished friends.

He is predeceased by his beloved son Kevin and great-grandson Jacob.

Rudy came to Canada from Graz, Austria. He learned how to speak and read English by going to the movies and reading books; he loved to read. Rudy met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Grant, in Englehart Ontario in 1955. They came to BC in 1956 and settled in Prince George in 1960. Rudy worked as a heavy machine operator and built many highways and bridges between Vancouver and Prince George; he belonged to the 115 Operating Engineers Union up until his passing.

Rudy retired in 1996 and he and Dorothy moved to Cluculz Lake that same year where they enjoyed everything lake life had to offer; they had 70 happy years together.

Rudy was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. We love you Dad until we meet again.

Special thanks to all of the wonderful Staff of the IMU D Pod Unit of the University Hospital of Northern BC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2025; the date will be published in the Prince George Citizen.