Robert D. Hudler

Robert D. Hudler, age 67, of Powell, OH, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 4, 2015 in Nelsonville, OH. Born in Jackson, MI to the late Jack and Nellie Hudler, Bob was a 1965 graduate of Vandercook Lake High School, in Jackson. After high school, Bob entered the United States Air Force and proudly served his country from 1966-1970. In 1971, he began working at Penn Central Railroad. He concluded his 36-year career when he retired from Norfolk-Southern in 2007. Bob was a proud Eagle Scout who was awarded the Silver Beaver Award and was a Vigil Honor member. He helped to start Troop #332, St. Andrew Christian Church, in Columbus OH and later was a very active and dedicated volunteer at Camp Lazarus. After he retired, Bob volunteered his time and talents with the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville, OH and most recently served as Vice-president of Operations. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son Robert Jack Hudler and his father-in-law Donald Goss. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Jill Hudler; his sons: David (Sarah) Hudler of Blacklick, OH and Brian Hudler of Powell; his granddaughter Nicole Hudler; his brother Russell T. Hudler of Michigan and his sister Carol (Ed) Brice of New Jersey, and their families; his mother-in-law Jeanette Goss of Columbus, OH; and his many friends. Family will welcome friends from 4:00-8:00p.m. THURSDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471 where Funeral Services will be held 11:00a.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 with Reverend Joel Baer, officiating. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Burial Services with Military Honors will be held 11:30a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Roseland Memorial Gardens, Jackson, MI. If they choose, friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to: The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, PO Box 427 Nelsonville, OH 45764 www.hvsry.org (740)-249-1452, in his memory. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Hudler Family.

Robert D. Hudler

May 31, 1947 - April 4, 2015