Rudolf John Seifert, 85, born Adolf Johann, died on Sunday morning, October 25, 2020.  He was the son of German immigrants, Maria and Carl Seifert.  He was born in Cleveland on April 11, 1935, graduating from Cleveland Lutheran High School and Valparaiso University, Indiana.  He was then drafted into the United States Army, serving 2 years in Germany.

When he came home he began a 27 year career at Sohio Oil Company in Cleveland.  He then worked as a consultant for various companies, including Davis Bessie Nuclear Power Plant.  After his second retirement, he decided he needed something to get him out and to the gym in the morning, so began driving a school bus part-time for special-needs children.  He finally retired for the third and last time at the age of 79.

He loved his family.  He would miss his great-grandchildren if he didn't see them for several days.

He also loved the outdoors, hunting, boating, and watching the Cleveland Indians, Browns, and Cavs.  He closely followed Ohio State, Michigan, Clemson, Bowling Green, or wherever his children were either attending or teaching, and of course, his wife's Oklahoma Sooners.

Rudy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marcia; three children, Mark, John, and Mary; grandson, Nick; great grandchildren, Nicholas and Ava; and a brother and sister, Walter and Rose in California.

We believe Rudy is now at home with the Lord.

Funeral services will be held at Grace Church of North Olmsted, 4816 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, at 2 PM on Thursday, October 29.  Calling hours will be at 1 PM at the church.  Burial will be on Friday at Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville OH. Family and friends may leave online memories and condolences on Rudy's guestbook at www.waitefuneralhome.com .