Rudy Lee Listol

June 20, 2013

Rudy Lee Listol September 5, 1931 – June 20, 2013 Rudolph “Rudy” Listol, 81, of Prescott, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was born in McFarland, Wisconsin, son of the late Thorvold and Anna Listol who immigrated from Norway. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 1 sister. He was married to Adeline for over 60 beautiful years. He was a native of Stoughton, Wisconsin. Rudy is survived by 4 children. Gary (Joan), Diane Gregg (Wonil), Jeannie Fornara (Marc), and Randy (Liz); grandchildren Heather, Sierra, Josh, Zachary, Shannon, Garrett, Erika, Ryan, Amber, McKenna, Andy; and 11 great grandchildren. Rudy was a self-employed farmer for many years in Stoughton, Wisconsin and served as a crew leader at Oscar Meyer in Madison. He and Adeline sold their home and moved out west to Prescott for a better life in 1969. Rudy was the former owner of Deluxe Liquor Store on Montezuma Street and reinvented himself and opened Listol Painting in Prescott. He was a hard working man with amazing integrity and courage. Rudy was passionate about everything he did in life. He had clear cut ideals, respect for individuality, and had a tremendous zest for life with his loving and devoted wife Adeline and family. Rudy’s celebration of life will be held at First Lutheran Church, 231 W. Smoke Tree Lane in Prescott on Saturday, July 13th at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Rudy’s name to the spiritual care team at the Marley House who took loving care of him in his last days: Good Samaritan Hospice Marley House, 1063 Ruth Street, Prescott, Arizona 86301. May God Bless you Rudy and free you from your suffering. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.