Anna Marie Rudolph was born in St. Louis, MO on March 2,1939 to Andrew and Catherina (nee Bodewes) Krause, and entered into rest on Sunday, September 21 at the age of 86.
Loving wife of the late Walter Rudolph. Dear mother of Victoria (Tim) Racz, Dan (Jeanine) Valleroy, and Diana (David) Wilhold. Dear grandmother of Christina (Aaron) Smith, Aaron (Destiny Summers) Racz, Christopher (the late Alexa) Racz, Brittany Valleroy, Maria Valleroy, Chloe Valleroy, Rosie Valleroy, David (Kylie) Wilhold II, and Ethan Wilhold. Great grandmother of Jocelynn and Jameson Smith, and Isaiah Lowenstein.
Ann was a member of the Crestwood Elks, a regular Bunko Club player and Red Hats Club with her friends. She was very involved in Faith Lutheran Church where she supported the annual decorating committee for Christmas and Easter, involved in creating the arts and crafts for summer vacation bible school, active in gathering Christmas in a Box items for orphanages in other countries, made jewelry to be sold in the community for women who have been forced into human trafficking (Monarch), and part of the hospitality committee to greet and meet guest.
You could always count on Ann to make a floral design for every holiday occasion or a special gift to give to someone.
Ann was a devoted friend to many and will be sorely missed.
In lieu of flowers, Ann requested for donations to go towards her late granddaughter’s scholarship memorial. The Nikki Racz Art Scholarship Memorial at Gibault High School.
SERVICES: A VISITATION will be held from 10 am until time of service at 11 am on Tuesday, September 30 at Faith Lutheran Church 6101 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129.
I know Annie from bunco and I loved her. She was a very sweet lady and I always enjoyed being with her. I was thrlled when she brought me one of her beautiful flower arrangements and I will treasure that.
Annie was one of the nicest ladies I have ever known. She was a true friend and you could always count on Annie to help you in anyway. Happy God put Annie in my life. Rest in God’s Heavenly Peace Amen.