Frank Joseph Rudroff, 67, Rich Fountain, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at his residence.
He was born April 20, 1958, to the late Albert “Bert” and Helen (Grellner) Rudroff in Jefferson City.
He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1976 graduate of Fatima High School.
Frank was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain.
He worked as a farmer all his life and took great pride in working the land following in his father’s footsteps.
Frank was a quiet, humble, strong, dependable and selfless man. Known to be authentic and real, he never put on airs for others. His strength wasn’t loud but evident in his quiet persistence. The love he had for his family was immeasurable, especially for the little children. Frank once said, “their noise is music to my ears”.
He had a great love for animals, like a faithful shepherd, they followed him.
Frank enjoyed his evening snacks, especially a bowl of popcorn. He had a talent for fixing anything, from something on the farm, a vehicle or the house.
Frank was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Helen; sister, Margie Janson; brother, Robert “Bob” Rudroff; and brother-in-law, Jim McCoy.
He is survived by sisters, Pat Ward and husband David, Jackie McCoy, Janet Farris and husband Nick and Mary Kempker and husband Nathan, all of Jefferson City, Kathy Wolfe and husband Kary of Linn and Jo Ann Rudroff of Rich Fountain; brother-in-law, Jim Janson of Moberly; nieces and nephews, Kariann Dryer and husband Rich, Kristopher Wolfe and wife Theresa, his godson, Korey Wolfe and wife Monica, Seth Rudroff and wife Michele, Megan Ambrose and husband Elliott, Katlyn Everts and husband Judson, Anna McDaniel and husband Zeph, Ian Kilgore and Haley Hulse and husband Riley; and great nieces and nephews, Grace, Annalise and Nathanael Dryer, Lucas, Mackenzie and Daniel Wolfe, Mason, Hope, Joshua and William Wolfe, Lane and Caleb Rudroff and Jack, Owen and Charlie Ambrose.
A private Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain with Fr. William Debo officiating. Interment was held in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic School in care of Morton Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
