Passed peacefully into eternal life Dec. 10, 2018. Born Feb. 10, 1931, his 87 years of life were well spent. He is preceded in death by his bride of 50 years, Mary Olga (nee Wagner), adored grandson, Ian Johnson, and brother, George Rott. Cherished father of Laurel (Nigel) Johnson. Loving 'Papa' to Michael (Laura) and Grant. Further survived by brother Fred, nieces, nephews and friends. Rudy and George ran Milwaukee Grinding and Tool Design for 43 years but he also found time to bowl (including a 300 game), travel, garden, fish, and feed the birds in his yard. He made every family gathering more joyful. Visitation at Hartson Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 14 from 11 AM to 12 PM. Service 12 PM.