Raymond William “Bill” Rudisill, Jr., 79

September 24, 2017

Raymond William “Bill” Rudisill, Jr., 79, of Willow Street, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Raymond W., Sr. and Catherine (Lutz) Rudisill. Bill celebrated 54 years of marriage with his wife Phyllis R. (Butt) Rudisill last May 11th.

A 1956 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, Bill served in the US Army as a SGT with the 78th Combat Engineer Battalion from 1956 to 1959. He first worked at Trojan Yacht, then retired from Armstrong floor plant after 25 years and last worked part time at John Herr’s Village Market until his passing.

He served on the ambulance crew and as a firefighter for Willow Street Fire Company and then as a firefighter and fire police for West Willow Fire Company for over 50 years combined. Bill was a life member of the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association and a member of VFW Post 7294, Millersville. He enjoyed boating and collecting Indian relics on the Susquehanna River islands. Bill attended Willow Street United Church of Christ.

Bill is survived by his wife Phyllis and their son Mark W. Rudisilll, both of Willow Street.

A visitation will take place from 10 to 11 AM, followed by Bill’s memorial service with Rev. Ronald Bohannon officiating at 11 AM on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551. Interment with military honors in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to West Willow Fire Company, 192 West Willow Rd., Willow Street, PA 17584.