Rudolph “Rudy” Valich, age 64, of Geneva, passed away January 22, 2014. Born September 5, 1949 in Cleveland, he was the son of Josephine L. (Mauer) & Louis J. Valich.

After Rudy graduated from high school, he faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and darts in his spare time.

He is survived by his sister, Josephine (Bill) Grof; brother, Louis J. (Sharon) Valich; nephews, C. J. Valich & John (Jessica) Grof; niece, Dana Valich. He was preceded in death by his life partner, Dorothy “Gerry” Robinson who passed on October 24, 2013; parents; step-father, Charles Kapel.

Friends will be received 10 -11 AM, Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. George Kusy of St. Cyprians Catholic Church, Perry, officiating. Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602.