Rudi's passing

Have had a feeling for the last few months that this was going to happen.
I have had little contact with Rudi in the last few years since he became less and less active in the forums, respecting his privacy.
Had the pleasure of meeting him at his home way back in 2004. His health at that time was good, as he was still active gathering firewood, gardening, and enjoying his Cubs and his fish pond.
He certainly gave me a lot of advice when I first joined the first boards back in 2000. I would bump into him on the the YT site and the previous Cub formats.
He was def a character. Loved to chime in. Got into a few 'online' dust-ups that were priceless.
Articulate, friendly, sarcastic, tongue in cheek, eager, precise about his manuals.

His presence has been missed for a couple years now, sad to know he won't be back on this side of glory.

Ed
 
I'm damn sorry to hear this. I never met Rudi personally but his work and generosity on this forum has helped me greatly.
My condolences to his family.
I say I'd be lucky to have a fraction of the friends this good man earned in his lifetime.
:hattip:
Mike
 
Very sorry to hear this, he was a really nice guy and will be missed. I met him at Cecils cubfest and really enjoyed talking with him.
 
Prayers and sympath extended to Em and all of the family . I met Rudi at Cecil's Cub Fest and enjoyed conversing with him .

Berlin
 
So very sorry to hear this. Been talking with Rudi via the net since about 2003. Also talked with him by phone several times to solve a problem of mine or his. Not a nicer person anywhere. Surely will be missed, but never forgotten! My condolences to Em and the rest of his family. Must be a great CubFest going on with Rudi joining the other members who have gone on before! RIP Rudi, may your rows always be straight and your tank full!
 
I noodled around a bit this evening and found Rudi's obituary in his local paper. It was in French so I had to find a conversion program. I have copied and pasted it here:

At the hospital in Moncton, on Friday, March 3, 2017, at the age of 62, died Rudi Saueracker, he lived in Dieppe.
Born and baptized in Timmins, ON, he was the son of Doris (née Rivers) and the late Heinrich Saueracker.
He is survived by his mother, Doris of Ottawa; His wife, Emilie LeBlanc; Her children: Duane of Moncton, Sabrina (Stéphane) Beaulieu of Gibbons, AB, Samantha and Amanda, both of Moncton and Kristina of Dieppe; His sister, Cristel of Ottawa; His brothers: Randy (Laura) of Edmonton and Leonard of Ottawa; A granddaughter, Abbigail; As well as several nephews and nieces.
His father, Heinrich; His sister, Marlene and his brother, Ronald (3 MARCH, 2017) preceded him in the tomb.
Visits will take place at Chartersville Funeral Home, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, (857-1901), Tuesday from noon until funeral time.
Funeral service will be held at the Chapel of Chartersville funeral home on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2:00 pm.
Interment will be in the cemetery of Notre-Dame du Calvaire, Dieppe.
At the Flower Places, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or Sida-Aids Moncton would be appreciated by the family.

Bill
 
I never met Rudi but considered him as friend to all of us. Tough news to hear. He will be missed. My God love and keep you.
 
Heard about Rudi's passing while at the LA Cubfest. Just now have computer access to express my condolences and offering prayers to his family. Many fond memories of Rudi posting his "Welcome Wagon" and the private messages that we exchanged over the years. What a great guy! What an encourager!
Rest in peace my buddy.
Ron
 
Condolences to Em, family and friends. His contributions to this forum have been a big help to many and I, for one, have benefited from his efforts. May you find peace now.
 
Just got home and read this. Very sorry to hear of Rudy's passing. He is one of the main reasons Andrew and I got into Cubs, and we thank him for all the support he gave over the years since 2007, when we made his acquaintance on this board.
 
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