Birth date: Oct 30, 1944 Death date: Mar 14, 2025
Rudolph Ralph Szewczak was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 30, 1944. He was the son of the late Rudolph Ralph Szewczak, Sr., and Rosemary Theresa Baird. He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1963. From 1965 to Read Obituary
Rudy will live on in the lives he touched. Rudy was one of the first USJCC staff officers I met. He taught the Shooting Education State Program Managers, and I was one of the participants. As years passed, Rudy encouraged me to move to Tulsa and take a position on the Jaycees staff. I followed Rudy as the national program manager for Shooting Education.
I remember Rudy's sardonic wit and ready laugh. His legacy lives on!
Gone but not forgotten.
I always think of Dad when I see a teddy bear. Dad always would make my bears talk when I was little. Ruffles was my favorite bear, and Dad helped me have wonderful conversations with him, while I was growing up. Dad always tried to make my childhood magical.
Short memorial video of Dad.
Rudy was a fantastic story teller, he was full of knowledge, he loved his family and we all loved him. May he rest in peace.
You will be missed. Love you Dad.
Rudy was a longtime friend and he convinced me to apply for a staff officer position with the U.S. Jaycees Headquarters in 1981. I moved my wife and son from New Hampshire to Tulsa, Oklahoma which changed my life forever. I learned how to be a meeting and convention planner which I have done for the past 44 years, including my own business for 27 years in Dallas, Texas. I always enjoyed being with Rudy, especially during his time in Dallas. I have missed being with him since he moved from Dallas to Tulsa. Fortunately, I drove to Tulsa and had a nice visit with him about a year and a half ago. I will never forget my dear friend Rudy. May he Rest in Peace in God's heavenly kingdom 🙏
Dad, you will always be in our hearts!
