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RUDOW -- HENRY J. (HANK) MAJOR USAF, RES. RET. Passed away on February 19, 2012. He had been a resident since 1961. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Louise. Hank was born in Toledo, OH in November, 1921. He attended the University of Toledo and was hired by AT&T in 1941. He enlisted in the Army Air Force as an Aviation Cadet in August, 1942. After flight training, he was a B-17 Pilot with the 398th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force stationed at Nuthampstead, England. On his 34th mission over Europe, his plane was hit by flak, but he crash-landed in Duffel, Belgium. He brought his whole crew home. After service in WWII, he resumed his career with AT&T. He worked in Chicago, San Francisco and Albuquerque retiring in 1984 with over 42 years of service. He was Past Commander of Park Forest, IL American Legion Post 1198, Past President New Mexico Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, Past Exalted Ruler of B.P.O.E. #461, a PDD and Past State Elks Trustee. He was a longtime Chairman of #461's Veterans Service Committee. On Sunday, April 15, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., a Memorial Celebration of Life for Hank will be held at the Elks Lodge 461, 2430 Centre Ave. SE. Please visit our online guestbook for Hank at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun April 08, 2012