Rudolph Bresiger Jr., 97, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born on February 5, 1928 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Rudolph and Johanna (Kafka) Bresiger Sr. Rudy graduated from Bellaire High School and Ohio University. He was an Army veteran of WW ll. He retired in 1990 as Industrial Engineering Manager at The Hoover Company and Operations Manager at General Tire.

Rudy was a longtime member of Little Flower Catholic Parish, Little Flower Men's Club, and Knights of Columbus Council #15458. He enjoyed many sports, woodworking and running the annual Lenten fish fry at Little Flower Catholic Church.

Rudy was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Catherine Bresiger, his daughter Barbara Louise Dodson, two brothers, and five sisters. He is survived by his children David Rudolph (Sam) Bresiger, Donald Michael (Valerie) Bresiger, Rudy Steven (Jennifer) Bresiger, and son-in-law Chris Dodson. He was a proud grandfather and adored his 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews as well as special family friend, Sue Annis, to cherish his memory.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, February 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rossi Family Funeral Home, and on Monday, February 17th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Parish. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Daniel Finnerty as celebrant. Interment will be in North Canton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in Rudy's name to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or any to charity of your choice. The family would also like to thank Crossroads Hospice for the exceptional care provided to Rudy and our family during his final days.

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