Keith Randall Rudy

Keith Randall Rudy, age 57 of Dalton, passed away on February 19, 2015. Keith was born on July 16, 1957 in Massillon the son of Clifford Dale and Barbara Rudy. Keith was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1976 graduate of Washington High School. He worked as project manager at Orrvilon/Pro Fab for 29 years. Keith was the athletic trainer for both Massillon and Ohio State. He received his BA degree from Malone University and his MBA degree from University of Phoenix. Keith was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Rudy; his grandparents, Earl and Hannah Rudy and Harold and Pauline Geltz; his step-mother, Mildred M. Rudy; and his nephew, Nic Owens. He is survived by his wife of 29 years of marriage, Suzanne (Bowers) Rudy; his daughters, Sara (Justin Herron) Rudy and Samantha Rudy; his father, Clifford Dale Rudy; his sisters, Kim (Ralph) Owens and Kendra Rudy; his brother, Kevan Rudy; his step-brother, Kevin Williams; his step-sister, Sandy (Brian) Gaddis; several nieces and nephews and 1 great niece and 4 great nephews. A Celebration of Keith's life will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Paquelet and Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home in Massillon. Pastor Michael Boggs will be Officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-7p.m. Business/ casual dress with an Ohio State Theme is suggested. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to National Marfan Foundation / www.marfan.org. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to the family at www.arnoldlynch.com. Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home & Crematory (330) 833-4839