Rudolph H. “Rudy” Kludt

KENDALL – Rudolph H. “Rudy”  Kludt, age 93, died August 11, 2025 in United Memorial Medical Center.  He was born February 25, 1932 in Albion to Otto and Mary (Schroeder) Kludt and was a life-long resident of this area.

Rudy was Co-Founder of Kludt Brothers Farm, a lifetime member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kendall, a Life-Member/Director/and Commissioner of the Kendall Fire Department, a long-time member of the Kendall Lions Club, a life member of the Albion Lodge #1006 BPO Elks, and a member of numerous agricultural organizations.

He was also an avid golfer and was still going to work and farming up until he entered the hospital only a couple weeks ago. Rudy was a very family-oriented man and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Kludt was predeceased by his brother, Harold Kludt; and his sister, Margaret Koza.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Margy (Russ) Merle of FL, Karen (John) Cole of Kendall and Michael (Julie) Kludt of Kendall; his grandchildren, Sean (Stephanie), Jacob, Lauren (Justino), Jenny (Catie), Alyssa (Garrett), Andrew (Jessica) and Philip (Jourdan); his great-grandchildren: Brooke, Max, Leo, Declan, Gavin, Eloise, Josie, Willow, Tanner, Chase and Weston as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Rt. 31-Holley, on Saturday, August 16th from 3 to 6 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend Rudy’s Funeral Service on Sunday, August 17th at 1 p.m. in Concordia Lutheran Church, 1769 Kendall Rd., Kendall, NY, 14476.

Private interment will take place in West Kendall Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Concordia Lutheran Church General Fund at the address above or the Kendall Fire Department, 1879 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY, 14476.

To share a special memory of Rudy, please visit: www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.