[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H2323-H2324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF FATHER EDWARD L. RUDEMILLER

  (Mr. DRIEHAUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. DRIEHAUS. Mr. Speaker, last week the Roman Catholic Archdiocese 
of Cincinnati lost a committed and humble servant when Father Edward 
Rudemiller passed away.
  ``Father Rudy,'' as he was known, was ordained in 1958 and served the 
people of southwestern Ohio for 47 years before retiring in 2005. A 
1950 graduate of Elder High School in Cincinnati, he returned to his 
alma mater in 1959 to teach religion and Latin for 21 years.
  In addition to these duties, he was the athletic director from 1962-
1977. He could often be seen on Friday nights at the ``Pit'' strolling 
the sidelines in support of his Panthers.
  Although best known for his loyalty to Elder High School and the west 
side of Cincinnati, Father Rudemiller was equally beloved in his role 
as parish priest and pastor at parishes throughout the archdiocese.
  In his later years, Father Rudy fought through illness with dignity 
and grace. We are grateful for his service and we celebrate his life.

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