Rudolph Frank Stinauer

Rudolph Frank “Rudy” Stinauer, 88, of Havana, passed away at Mason District Hospital in Havana at 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born August 6, 1926, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Caroline (Kasper) Stinauer. He married Stella Malin on October 3, 1953. On October 3, 2014 they celebrated 61 years of marriage. She survives. Rudy is survived by his wife, Stella, of Havana, five children, Dr. Robert (Cheryl) Stinauer of Havana, daughter, Vicki Lane of Havana, Diane (Dave) Stinauer of Omaha, NE, Joanne Nordstrom of Lakewood, CO, Teri (A.J.) Thomas of Metamora, seven grandchildren, Seth (Amy) Lane, Curtis (Erin) Lane, Dr. Jesse (Molly) Stinauer, Dr. John Stinauer, Jay Stinauer, Andrew Thomas, Anna Thomas and four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Elise Stinauer and Zoey and Bryar Lane. Also surviving is one brother, John (Marie) Stinauer of Marco Island, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert and Joseph Stinauer and one daughter, Theresa Stinauer. Rudy was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Havana. He had served in the US Army Air Force after graduating high school until 1945. He received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Michigan State University. He worked as a Fish Biologist in North Dakota, Michigan and Illinois, retiring from the Illinois DNR in Havana at the end of a 40 year career, never missing a day of work. Throughout his life, Rudy had enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. He had served in the Havana School Board for 19 years. He was a Past President of the American Fisheries Society. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Retired Fishery Biologist Club. Visitation will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana on Thursday, October 9, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary preceding visitation at 4:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. Fr. David Whiteside will officiate. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Mason District Hospital, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Rudolph Frank Stinauer

August 6, 1926 - October 7, 2014

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