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Rudolph Frederick Wilhelm "Rudy" Bischof Jr.

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RUDOLPH FREDERICK WILHELM "RUDY" BISCHOF JR., 76, of Little Rock, left his earthly domain to blow his horn at his permanent gig in the big band of Heaven on May 19, 2017. Born Jan. 12, 1941 in Hot Springs, Ark. to Rudolph Frederick Wilhelm Bischof Sr. and Magthaliegne Orfanus Bischof Cecil, both of whom preceded him in death. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was an icon and highly respected member in the Insurance Claims Industry from 1964-2017. Rudy was also a long time member and servant to Grace Lutheran Church. Rudy was a fitness buff who enjoyed golf, fishing and jogging. He was a founding member of the U.S. Crappie Corp which in its day pulled many a fish from Lakes Overcup, Nimrod and Peckerwood. Jazz music has always been a part of Rudy's life as he earned a baritone scholarship to ASTC (UCA) and went on to play his valve trombone in his church brass band as well as a member of Swing Band Reunion with whom he played three weeks prior to his heavenly gig. Rudy was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 wonderful years, Sherry Bischof. He was loved and is survived by his wife of two glorious years, Joann Crowe Bischof; sons, Bill Bischof (Maia) of Denton, Texas, Ben Bischof (Jennifer Johnson) of Little Rock and his daughter, Barrie Bischof Torrey (John) of Little Rock; step-sons, Nick Crowe (Megan) of Little Rock, and Ben Crowe (Kristin) of Boston; brothers, John Barry Bischof (Lise) of Houston, Ark. and Rob Bischof (Diane) of Hot Springs, Ark.; grandchildren, John David and Jesse Bischof, Maggie and Luke Torrey and Alexios (Sonny) Bischof; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be May 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Fellowship Hall located at 5124 Hillcrest Ave., Little Rock Ark. 72205 followed by a 1 p.m. funeral service officiated by Pastor James Walter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 250769, Little Rock, Ark. 72225 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Published May 22, 2017

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