Rudy Schlotthauer

June 8, 1941 - February 27, 2018

Rudy L. Schlotthauer, 76 of Eaton, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Medical Center of the Rockies. He was born on June 8, 1941 in Windsor, Colorado to Rudolph and Pauline (Schmidt) Schlotthauer. Rudy attended the Smith School, a one room school near Severance and later attended Severance School and Windsor Schools and later graduated from Eaton High School in 1959. After graduation from Eaton High School Rudy married Judith Lea (Judy) Buckendorf on September 4, 1959 in Windsor, Colorado. Mr. Schlotthauer began employment at Monfort Pack on May 16, 1960. His first duty was to chase sparrows out of building to facilitate beginning of production. He worked at packing plant in rendering therefore became known as “Rendering Rudy”. Rudy transferred to the corporate office in 1980 where he worked until his retirement in June of 1999. Rudy spent many days enjoying time with family & friends at the family cabin at Red Feather Lakes. He had the best sense of humor. He could make you laugh just reading to you out of a phone book! He loved deeply & was loved by all who knew him. Survivors include his spouse Judy L. (Buckendorf) Schlotthauer; 2 sons, Steven L (Jen) Schlotthauer and R Scott (Pam) Schlotthauer; 4 Grandchildren: Tiffany (Derek) Wiggett, Lauren (Nate) Hood, Keilei Schlotthauer (Chris Barrows), Todd (Cami) Sabo; 5 Greatgrandchildren, Piper & Trey Wiggett, Eli Hood, Addison & Greylee Barrows; a sister, Florence Schlotthauer-Johnson; a brother Ronnie Schlotthauer and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & ALL their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph & Pauline (Schmidt) Schlotthauer, and his sister, Ruby (Schlotthauer) Auld. A memorial service to celebrate Rudy’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2018 at the Faith United Church of Christ, 1020 Walnut Street in Windsor. Private family graveside services were held in the Eaton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Eaton Chapter FFA. They can be sent in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.