Rudolph Gerhardt Timpte, III

After a life well lived, spent caring for others and his family, Rudolph Gerhardt Timpte died August 21, 2024, at home in Boerne, Texas. Family and friends will celebrate his life in a service at Spring Creek United Methodist Church.

He was the son of Aurelia Susan Reith and Rudolph Joseph Timpte of Corpus Christi, TX. “Rudie” attended Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, where he was a member of the acrobatic horseback Monkey Drill Team and won a Pan American Games swimming medal. He graduated from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, with a B.S. degree in Commerce and later Washington University in St. Louis, MO, with CEU's in Investing and Finance.

A veteran of the United States Coast Guard, Rudie served his country with honor from July 10, 1957, to May 30, 1965. He became nationally recognized in the mortgage underwriting industry, serving as Vice President and Chief Underwriter for various companies. To give back to his profession, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Alamo Community College for a fully accredited college course toward an associate degree in Mortgage Banking. The Texas Real Estate Magazine and San Antonio Light published his articles about mortgage banking. He also enjoyed success as an officer in the stock market, department store, and automobile industries.

Mentoring the young and the elderly brought Rudie a great deal of pleasure. His hobbies were varied. Among them were flying his plane, riding his motorcycle, working as a master leather craftsman, playing tennis, hunting, skiing, and traveling worldwide.

Rudie is survived by his wife, Shannon Talbert Timpte, and leaves behind a loving family, including his children: Deborah Deppe and husband Thomas; John C. Hopkins, III, and wife Angela; David C. Hopkins; Nancy H. Andrews and husband George; his grandchildren: Morgan R. Deppe, Kathryn P. Hondrum, Allison N. Deppe, Dalton H. Hopkins, Faith Hopkins, George C. Andrews, III, Isabella K. Andrews; and nephew, Shawn J. Fay and wife Bambie.

Rudie embraced family, friends, and adventures. He was his family’s blessing. He will be missed.