Kevin Rudd (February 17, 1950 - February 28, 2023)

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Kevin Rudd
  • February 17, 1950
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  • February 28, 2023

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Kevin Harry Rudd, 73, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Kevin was born on February 17, 1950 in Granville, NY. He was the son of the late Ralph Emerson Rudd Jr. and Catherine Williams Rudd.

Kevin was a graduate of Granville High School, Hartwick College, and SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry. After dental school, Kevin went into the United States Navy Dental Corp. After two years in the Navy, Kevin associated with Dr. George Pankey in St. Cloud, Florida. They later built a dental office together where they became partners until 1992. Kevin continued the practice until January 2013.

In retirement, Kevin enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, cooking, and gardening. Kevin fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and purchased a condo in Portland, Oregon where he enjoyed hiking and fly fishing.

Kevin enjoyed the music, lectures, and artistic venues near his home in Winter Park, Florida and being close to his many friends.

Kevin is survived by his two brothers, Ralph E. Rudd III (Susan) and Gary M. Rudd (Erin). He is also survived by his nephew Stuart Rudd (Caroline), his nieces Shelley Conlin (Brian), Heather Lyng, Brittany Rudd, and great nieces Abigail Conlin, Gillian Lyng, Avery Bigalow, and great nephews Richard Conlin, Evan Conlin, Christian Rudd, and Cole Rudd.

Kevin lived a blessed life and will be deeply missed.

There will be a graveside memorial service to honor Kevin in late summer at the Mettowee Valley Cemetery in Granville, NY. 

A celebration of Kevin’s life in Orlando will be held at a later date.


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  1. Lynda Snider lit a candle:
    14 Mar 2024
    Lit since March 14, 2024 at 3:16:59 PM

  2. Lawrence Messina says:
    10 Jul 2023
    Dear Kevin, I just saw your obituary and I am at a complete loss for your passing, as it was my turn to call you. I will always cherish our 50 year friendship, our days getting thru the rigors of dental school and dealing with some of the unusual roommates that we shared our apartment with. You were there for me thru the best and the worst of times . You will be greatly missed by us all, Rest in peace my dear friend. Lawrence and Chrystyna Messina

  3. Rosanne Reynolds lit a candle:
    06 Jun 2023
    Lit since June 6, 2023 at 6:52:54 AM

  4. Carolyn Williams says:
    25 Mar 2023
    My friend and I met Kevin this past summer on a cruise up the Columbia River; spent the week enjoying our new friend! Have kept in touch every couple of weeks via social media. So sorry to learn of his passing. We had discussed future cruises…and know he had looked forward to his Cape Codder cruise for this fall. Our condolences to his family and friends. Carolyn Williams and Cathy Harner

  5. Cathy Harner posted an image:
    25 Mar 2023
    Met Kevin on the Snake River and Columbia River Gorge in August 2022 and became quick friends.  Here we are at Multnomah Falls.   We texted regularly but had not heard from him since Valentine's Day and went searching and found this obituary.   This is a sad day!
    Met Kevin on the Snake River and Columbia River Gorge in August 2022 and became quick friends. Here we are at Multnomah Falls. We texted regularly but had not heard from him since Valentine's Day and went searching and found this obituary. This is a sad day!

  6. Heather Lyng lit a candle:
    16 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 16, 2023 at 3:45:42 AM

  7. Kacki Little lit a candle:
    15 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 15, 2023 at 3:24:31 PM

  8. Jim and Kirk says:
    15 Mar 2023
    A kind and generous friend for 30 years, who will be missed.

  9. Jim and Kirk lit a candle:
    15 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 15, 2023 at 3:51:07 PM

  10. Garnett Duke lit a candle:
    15 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 15, 2023 at 3:37:16 AM

  11. Christa N Pankey lit a candle:
    15 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 15, 2023 at 3:39:46 AM

  12. Christa N Pankey says:
    15 Mar 2023
    I will miss You!

  13. Gerry Shepp lit a candle:
    15 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 15, 2023 at 3:08:20 AM

  14. Starr Murray Tebo says:
    15 Mar 2023
    RIP dear friend. I was one of your first patients when you starting practicing with Dr. Pankey. When grew old together, I as your banker, you as my dentist, and always friends.

  15. Fred Rose says:
    15 Mar 2023
    How does one let go of a good, good friend when death pulls him away from the land of the living?
    How does one make peace in his heart knowing that they will never hear that voice, that laugh or experience that genuine hospitality?
    The answer to those questions is that you can't let go...that bond/that joy/ that "sting" of death lingers until our dying day.
    I am already experiencing the hole that your passing has left. I already know from here on out it will never be filled.
    Sleep sweetly my dear friend and may the earth lay lightly upon you for you danced lightly upon it.

  16. Fred Rose lit a candle:
    15 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 15, 2023 at 3:33:18 AM

  17. Bryce Shotwell lit a candle:
    15 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 15, 2023 at 3:13:15 AM

  18. Richard Fenters says:
    14 Mar 2023
    Having just lit a candle in your memory, it will never replace the much larger candle that was extinguished in my life with your passing. As a true and devoted friend and someone I admired very much, you will be greatly missed by me and many others. So many good memories I have of our many times together... Rest in peace my dearest friend in your new home and we will reunite again someday!! You will forever be in my heart!!

  19. Richard Fenters lit a candle:
    14 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 14, 2023 at 3:36:19 PM

  20. Christina Brandt lit a candle:
    13 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 13, 2023 at 3:34:59 PM

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    13 Mar 2023
    Lit since March 13, 2023 at 3:34:19 PM

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