Passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, age 92.
Beloved husband of the late Maria Sterzl (nee.Kaiser), loving father of Birgit (Wayne) McMullen, Rosemarie (Terry) Ficken and Erich Sterzl; proud grandfather of Stephanie (Bobby) Schaper, Katrina (Mike) Barlow, Laura and Sophia; proud great-grandfather of Alexia, Stella, Britton and Vera; dear brother of the late Franz (survived by Magdelena) Sterzl, of the late Reinhard (the late Erika) Sterzl, Anna (the late Robert) Poltera, and Walter (Ruda) Sterzl; dear brother-in-law of Katharina (the late Peter) Freiling, Frances (the late Thomas) Kaiser and Annemarie (the late Lorenz) Kaiser. He was a loving uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Rudi was a longtime member of The German Cultural Society and of the St. Louis Schuetzenverein. He brought joy to many with his storytelling and love for his heritage.
Visitation: Friday, March 10, 4-8 pm. Kutis Affton Funeral Home 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123. Funeral: Saturday, March 11, from Kutis Affton Chapel at 9:30 am. to Our Lady of Providence Catholic Church for 10:00 am. Mass. Interment at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The German Cultural Society or to the St. Louis Schuetzenverein.
Rudi enjoyed both our local and traveling Schützenverein events. He loved his family, grandchildren, and everything Schützen related.
He will be sorely missed!
Rest in Peace Rudi.
Rudi will be missed by all who knew him. He was a bright and happy soul with boundless energy, happy to help all, and quite a good dancer and storyteller.
Deepest sympathy to Birgit and Wayne, Rosemarie and Terry, and Erich, as well as the rest of Rudi’s family and many friends.