Rudy Deibel Miller

MILLER, RUDY DEIBEL, 67, of Louisville, died on November 2, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East.

He was born December 28, 1943 in Louisville, the son of Carolyn Rudy Barth and Lewis Deibel Miller.

Prior to graduating from the University of Louisville, he married Rebecca Arnold. They moved to Anchorage in 1967 where Rudy was very involved in the community, serving four terms on the Anchorage City Council and 20 years as a trustee on the Anchorage Fire Protection District. He was named Citizen of the Year in 2003.

One of his greatest joys was acting as Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 110, where he helped guide 20 scouts to Eagle rank. Another source of involvement which he greatly enjoyed was Anchorage Public School, where his three children attended.

Rudy joined A. Arnold World Class Relocation in 1970 where he became vice president. President Rick Russell shared that, "Rudy was the most visible A. Arnold representative through most of his 35 years with the company and contributed heavily to the growth and success of the business." In 1982 Rudy assumed ownership of Arnold Air Freight and remained involved with his partner Paul Kordik.

Rudy was a proud member of the Rotary Club of Louisville and considered it a privilege to serve as president in 2003. Additionally he was a charter member of the Interface Society founded in 1985, an organization focused on fund raising for local charities. Rudy also served on the board of the Kentucky Relocation Council and the Sales and Marketing Executives.

In keeping with his generous spirit, healthy lifestyle, and love of children, Rudy became a board member of YMCA Camp Piomingo where he chaired from 1985-1987. He was recognized as an Outstanding Volunteer in 1985, 1988, and 1990. Rudy was elected to the YMCA of Greater Louisville Association Board in 1988 and was named Emeritus Member in 2006.

Rudy was a sixth generation descendant of the founding members of Beargrass Christian Church which was established in 1842. For many years he was very active in the church participating as elder, teacher and coach. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He greeted everyone with a smile, and never met a stranger. Rudy possessed an infectious exuberance of spirit and loved to be in the company of others.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Deibel Miller and his beloved stepfather, Frank Louis "Tubby" Barth.

Rudy is survived by his loving wife of 46 years whom he cherished, Rebecca Arnold; his children, Molly Ann, Arnold Barth (Jennifer) and Michael Rudy (Erica); his granddaughters, Maddox Rudy and Carolyn McCall; his mother, Carolyn Barth; and his brother, William James "BJ" Miller.

Visitation will be held at Beargrass Christian Church¸ 4100 Shelbyville Road, on November 7, 2011 at 9 a.m. and will be followed by an 11 a.m. service celebrating his life. A private burial will be held at Cave Hill Cemetery at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Rudy's memory be made to the Alzheimer's Association in the name of "research", to Beargrass Christian Church, or to YMCA of Greater Louisville.

"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much." -B. Stanley