of Mountain Home, AR
November 17, 1937 - February 7, 2018
Rudolf ''Ruedi'' Imholz , 80, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born November 17, 1937 in Altdorf, Switzerland to Franz Josef and Margarita (Aschwanden) Imholz.
Rudolf worked for 25 years as a Technical Representative for Mercedes-Benz of North America. When he retired after his 25 years of work, he then opened his own auto shop in Memphis, Tennessee. He was currently working for North Arkansas Transit Service in Mountain Home, In the fall of 1977 on October 15, he married the love of his life Charlene Chiles and they were married for 40 years. Ruedi was an active member of the Twin Lakes Baptist Church for many years where he was a member of the choir. In his spare time, he loved racing open wheel car racing and playing the accordion for his friends and family. Rudolf was a devoted husband and loving father he will be missed by his wife and children.
Rudolf is survived by his wife Charlene of Mountain Home, a son Michael P. (Sherry) Imholz of Peoria, Arizona; three daughters; Haley I. (Andrew) Littleton of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Robin E. Imholz of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Annaliese I. (Bret) Mash of Ashland City, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; Gibson A. Littleton, Haven I. Littleton, Elam J. Littleton, Beau R. Littleton, Michael Paul Imholz, Allyson K. Imholz, and Heather N. Imholz. He is also survived by his sister-in-law's: Diana Mae Chiles and Elizabeth Büchi-Imholz. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Pepi Imholz, brother, Peter Imholz, and sister, Margrit Büchi-Imholz.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 P.M. Sunday at the Twin Lake Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook
Sending deepest sympathy and condolences to Ruedi's family. I met Ruedi through NATS Bus Service. My grand daughters and I always enjoyed riding with him. He was a good man.
I worked alongside Ruedi at HRA in Mountain Home. I couldn’t have asked for a better guy to spend my days with. He always had a smile on his face, and great insight on everything. I’ll miss him dearly, and hate to hear that he passed. My condolences to his family, you lost a great man.
Charlene, Robin, Haley, Annaliese, Diana and family, I am SO sorry for your loss!!! It was a joy to know Ruedi!!!!! I was SO glad when he joined the choir!!! It was an honor to stand beside him when we sang!!!! I know how much y'all loved him and will miss him!!!!! The choir will not be the same without him!!!!! Praying for all of you!!!!
Lois and I were so sorry to hear of Rudolf’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God’s word says death is an enemy, and it certainly is. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought us comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
I became acquainted with Ruedi through our employment with NATS.I enjoyed visiting with him when he came into our Harrison office. He was a very kind man. My prayer is that God will give each of his family and friends an enduring sense of strength and comfort during this difficult time and all the days to follow.
I was fortunate to know and work with Rudie. His smile and great sense of humer will always be remembered. .
Ruedi was such a sweet person to work with and talk to. He will be greatly missed by his NATS family in Mountain Home and Harrison. Praying for peace and comfort for your family during this time and in the future.
Be praying for you guys if we can do anything please let us know at mountain home charter service
I love you Ruedi and will miss you greatly, my heart is breaking but, I know that God needed you up there in Heaven for a reason. Your now with Donna, Bobby and your family. It will not be the same when the NATS bus drives by and doesn't honk at me or stop by for a few min talk. I will see you again my dear friend, someday. My prayers are with Charlene and your family today.
Hello, my name is Chuck Heitman and I had the wonderful opportunity to know Ruedi (sp) and spend time with him when we worked together at Health Resource. Ruedi was a really good man and this world was richer for having had him in it. I will cherish the times we spent together and the interesting conversations and the laughs we shared. It is with heavy heart that I am writing this. I don't even know they words to express his impact on this world and me, except for to say he was a good human and will be missed.