Obituary: Rudolph William Bratz, of WIlton

Information and Photo Courtesy Lesko & Polke Funeral Home

WILTON, CT — Rudolph William Bratz, 61, of Wilton, formerly Easton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 after a courageous battle with a sudden illness.

Known to family and Friends as "Rudy," he is survived by his mother, Elizabeth R. Bratz, of Fairfield; his sisters, Leiza A. Allard, of Fairfield, Helen Malsbary, of Meza, AZ. He was predeceased by his Father, Rudolph Bratz.

Rudy was a collector of vintage automobiles, especially Packards and Pontiacs. He had just recently acquired a rare Crosley automobile. Rudy was a NASCAR fan and loved Star Trek. In his earlier years, he bore a resemblance to Dan Ackroyd and in later years Stephen King.

Rudy was employed most of his adult life at a popular Auto parts store in Wilton and was known as the "Go to Guy." A truly gentle, friendly person, Rudy will be missed by all who knew him.

His burial will be private at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield. A gathering to celebrate Rudy's life will be announced at a later date.

To sign his online guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com