Rudey K. Estes , 69, of Otterbein & formerly of Hebron, died, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born March 10, 1955, in Hammond, to the late Virgil Ray & Beulah Mae (Dixon) Estes. He married Kelli (Mehok) Estes, April 24, 1976, in Munster, IN; she survives. He was a 1974 Graduate of Calumet High School. He retired from Boilermakers Local 374. He was an active member & Past Master of Lake Lodge 157, in Crown Point. Rudey enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting sport & watching soccer.

Rudey is survived by his Wife, Kelli Estes, 2 Sons, Shaun (Wife, Tiffany Mayoch) Estes & Eric (Wife, Jackie) Estes, Grandson, Hunter Estes & Granddaughter, Madison Estes. He is preceded in death by a Sister, Patricia Clabaugh.

A Celebration of Rudey's Life will be Friday, June 28, 2024, from 4 PM until time of Masonic Service at 5 PM, at Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein. Casual attire is requested by Rudey's Family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Otterbein Masonic Lodge #561, PO Box 87, Otterbein, IN 47970. Visit www.shoemakerfh.com or Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page to leave any condolences or to share a memory or picture of Rudey.