Karol and Apolonia Rudolf’s Gravestone – 1960s
This photo was taken at Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson, IN. It shows Joanna, Carol and Larry in the back and Tresa and Karl in the front. They are standing behind the grave of their father Charlie’s parents and their grandparents, Karol and Apolonia Rudolf. We can only assume this photo was taken before 1963, which is when Apolonia passed away, because the date is not filled in yet. Most of them never met Karol as he passed away in 1948 when Larry, the second oldest, was only one year old.
Wrasslin’ Around – Vietnam
This photo (taken 1968-1969) shows Larry and his friends “resting” in during their time in Vietnam.
Larry in the Field – Vietnam
This photo (taken 1968-19690 shows Larry and a fellow soldier in the field in Vietnam.
The Rudolf Family
This this picture shows all of the Rudolf’s standing in the front of their home. In the back is Joanna, Larry, Amelia and Charlie. If front is Carol, Tresa and Karl. We’re not sure what year this photo was taken. Most likely in the 1960′s.
April 1962 – Visiting the Graveyard
Taken in April of 1962, this photo shows Joanna, Karl, Larry (middle, age 14) and Amelia holding Tresa. They are visiting the grave of Amelia’s parents at Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson, IN.
Photos – Dinner Time
A typical dinner setting at the Rudolf household in the early to mid 1960′s with Charlie’s (the person taking the picture) seat empty and Amelia on the far right. In the back, from left to right, is Carol, Joanna and Tresa. Turning around at the front of the table is Karl and Larry.
Photo – Charlie and Amelia
Charlie and Amelia in the Kitchen. Charlie holds a Falstaff while Amelia holds a dish towel. (approximately early to mid 1960′s)
Photo – Charlie ‘Rolls His Own’
Charlie rolling his own cigarette. [probably early to mid 1960's]
“Roll and Falstaff — can’t envision Daddy without either. I used to run down to the neighborhood drug store (Mary’s on Forrest Terrace across from Uncle Tommy’s house … he would give me 5 cents extra to get myself some penny candy from the glass candy display) to get him Sir Walter Raleigh tobacco and OCB papers.” -Tresa
Photo – Schmulick and the Garbage Can
Schmulick, the family cat, guarding the garbage can.
Useless Trivia: Amelia still keeps her garbage can in this exact spot to this day. On the shelf in the top left is a can of Chase and Sanborn Coffee.
