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Rudolph Theodore Pitts
Rudolph Theodore Pitts
Cedar Rapids
Rudolph Theodore Pitts born in Davenport, Iowa, on May 5th, 1938. Has passed away on the 23rd of January, 2025. He passed away from a short illness, in Apache Junction, Arizona, where he's resided for 17 years. He was preceded in death, by his father, Theodore Pitts and his mother Viola Veronica Wiese Pitts. He was survived by his wife, Shirley Jean Brennaman Pitts; his brother Robert Pitts; his daughter Sheryl Lee Pitts Cain; his 3 sons, James Lynn Pitts, Justin Lavern Pitts, and Jason Lyell Pitts.
He was employed for 44 years at intolerance, which was formally known as the Norman Scott company, as a machinist and auditor. He also owned a small parts painting, etc. business called Rush enterprises. After retirement he moved to Arizona, settling down at Apache Junction, Arizona. There will be a celebration of life on the 31st of January, at his local main hall at his residence in Lost Dutchman manufactured Home Park, at 12:30 pm.
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