Rudolph P. Gamroth
Rudolph P. Gamroth, 92, of Independence, passed to eternal life, Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Rudolph was born January 9, 1930, in Independence, to Roman and Katherine (Libowski) Gamroth. After graduating from high school, Rudolph enlisted into the U.S. Army, and served during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, Rudolph moved to the Milwaukee area and worked as a millwright, first with Marquette Cement and then with AC Spark Plug Company. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Sosalla, November 5, 1955, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in St. Francis.
In his spare time, Rudolph enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, the outdoors and his polka music. After his retirement, he would volunteer for local fundraising events and the church Fall Festival. Rudolph was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Elk Creek Rod and Gun Club and Sura-Wiersgalla American Legion Post #186.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Tado) Gamroth; dear father of Greg (Dorothy Smith) Gamroth of Independence, Debbie (Bill) Layton of Austin, TX, and Gail (Scott) Duelge of South Milwaukee; loving grandfather of Katie (Chris) Odegaard, Brett (Emily Marcou) Gamroth, Matt and Chad (Danielle) Goodall, Kyle and Emily Duelge; and step-grandson, Jon Smieja; great-grandchildren: Kellan and Camden Odegaard and Xander Goodall; sister-in-law, Charlotte Gamroth of Independence; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathleen; brothers: George (Shirley) and Edward; and sisters: Dorothy (Orace) Rogers and Helen (Chet) Kluz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held September 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with Reverend George Thayilkuzhitottu officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at church. Military Rites will be presented, following mass, by Sura-Wiersgalla American Legion Post #186. Private burial will be at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in St. Francis, Wis. To express condolences to his family online, please visit www.edisonfuneralhome.com.
