Thomas Leland Rudolph
February 21, 2013
Thomas Rudolph, 65, passed away February 21, 2013, at the VA Hospital.
Thomas was born February 16, 1948, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Clyde Thomas and Elda Virginia (Warner) Rudolph. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1965 to 1974. Thomas married Rhonda May Smithart on August 5, 1993.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Rhonda Rudolph of Waukee; children, Thomas C. Rudolph, Johnathan T. Rudolph, Kyle Rudolph, David Rudolph, and Melinda Rudolph (Vernon Sholley), all of Omaha, Nebraska, and Chyanna Hesse of Newton, Iowa; mother-in-law, Linda Hanson of Adel, Iowa; sister-in-law, Melody (Floyd III) Kibbe; brother-in-law, Dale (Debby) Smithart, Jr.; sister, Dawn (Jim) Daniels of West Virginia; six granddaughters; one great-grandchild; six nephews; and ten nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Rudolph; and sister, Karen Harman.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with a funeral service at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa, with military honors performed by the U.S. Army.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Thomas.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dorena Marshall
02/28/2013
I mentored Thomas (Jr.) at TJ and Emerson Hough School when he was in lower elementary school. I came to a birthday party at your house once. Thomas's dad was a really nice guy.
My thoughts are with you, Rhonda!
Hope all is well with my little friend, Thomas (by now he must be in HS!)
Sheila ebbing
02/27/2013
Tom was a great guy he will be missed but always remembered in our hearts if u need anything Rhonda I'm just a phone call away I love u both rip Tom
Linda
02/27/2013
I'm sorry for your loss. Tom was great guy I surely will miss him. He always made me laugh when I was around him,
Aunt Linda
Kevin and Carla squires
02/26/2013
Rhonda we are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy who had a good heart. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alissa
02/24/2013
Rhonda & Family;
My deepest heart felt sympathy on the Loss of Tom. He was an amazing, strong and heroic man. He was always one to make those around him laugh A LOT!
In my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Alissa & Kiona
Tim Clark
02/22/2013
Tom was a great man and always made me laugh he is in great hands of our lord now and will always be with us in our hearts Tom is watching over us now he is no longer in bad health he is in great care and Tom we will meet again someday I Love You Tom