Joseph “Joe” James Rudolph

Joseph James Rudolph, of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at the age of 36. Beloved son of Sandra (Kevin) Redhage and James (Carlene) Rudolph; dear sister of Ashley (David) Costenaro; cherished nephew of Robert Newman and Patrice (Doug Dugan); loving uncle of Genevieve Costenaro; treasured grandson of Ruth (the late Jack) Newman; cousin of Andrea (Stephen) Berg and Jennifer Durbin; best friend of Steve Lockhart and Kyle Stevens. Survived by numerous other friends & extended family.

Joe was a warm and loving person, he was the rare type of person who liked long, philosophical conversation and he knew so much about everything. He loved being around children and shared a special relationship with his niece Genevieve who loved her "Uncle Joe”, he would monkey around with her like nobody else. At a very early age Joe had a passion for hard work and in middle school sold papers for the Post-Dispatch each weekend. He began working as a carpenter at the age of 18 and was known as the man who could fix anything. Joe worked as a Foreman Journeyman Carpenter for CCS Construction. He was part of the St. Louis- Kansas City Carpenters Union. Joe enjoyed playing Disc Golf, shooting guns and helping care for his three dogs. Joe was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Joe's name to Animal Protective Association of St. Louis.




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