Rudolph “Rudy” Suchomel

February 23, 1919 - October 23, 2016

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St. Albert The Great Catholic Church

2420 St. Albert Drive

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Thursday 10/27, 11:00 am

Rudolph “Rudy” Suchomel, age 97, died on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at The William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison. He was born on February 23, 1919 in Sun Prairie, and was the son of Vincent and Mathilda (Benisch) Suchomel. He married Janet Weisman on June 4, 1946 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Rudy grew up on the family farm in Sun Prairie until he got drafted in 1941. He served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Rudy was part of the invasion force on D-Day and received the Purple Heart for his service. Rudy worked at A.J. Roob and Prairie Plumbing and Heating for 35 years. Rudy's passion was fastpitch softball, he played for 64 years. They nicknamed him “Fireball” and he had more than 1000 pitching wins, 35 no-hitters and 4 perfect games. In 1968 he allowed only 2 earned runs in 161 innings for a 0.09 ERA. Rudy was inducted into the Wisconsin A.S.A. Hall of Fame on October 14, 1989.

He is survived by his wife Janet; his children, Rudy (Sandy) of Pardeeville, John, Sun Prairie, Bonnie (Dennis) Nagel, Sun Prairie, Rick (Debbie), Madison; grandchildren Bradley, Rhonda, Nick, Mike, Lisa, Kelly, Tina and Barry; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Vernon (Carol), Sun Prairie; and many other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Julie; son Fritz; his parents; daughter-in-law Cindy; grandsons, John Jr., Joe and Tim; 6 brothers; and 5 sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert Drive in Sun Prairie. Monsignor Donald Heiar and Monsignor Terrance Connors will concelebrate. Burial will be in Sacred Hearts Cemetery where graveside military rites will be held. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church on Thursday.

Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com

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I had the pleasure of knowing and playing fast pitch for many years. When talking to other players and sharing that I played with Rudy their response was always the same, you played with Rudy! I have many great memories of being on Rudy's team. May he rest in peace and my prayers with Janet and his family.

Dick Timm

Rudy was "the man" in my fathers' house. Being Rudy's catcher and teammate was an important event in his life. So many great stories told with respect, humor and love. My family honors your legend.

The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Rudolph Suchomel. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 2, 2011.

Janet and family, our condolences on the loss of Rudy. We are sadden to hear of his passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rudy was a great guy. He always had a kind word and smile.

My Uncle Ed Lukas played soft ball with Rudy back in the day.Rudy and my Uncle stayed in contact up till the early 90,s. Rudy was such a fine man ,always ajoy to talk with him . I am sorry for your loss ,Peace be with you during this sad time. Sincerly Pat cowen

My sincerest condolences to Janet, Rudy, John, Bonnie, Rick and extended family. Rudy was an amazing guy, and he will truly be missed. I especially appreciate Rudy's and Janet's extension of friendship to mom (Maggie Birrenkott) upon her move to Hyland Park two years ago. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.