Rudy K. Baie passed away peacefully on November 24, 2018,at his home in New Harmony, Utah. He was born on April 4, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Herbert and Sally (Swenson) Baie.

He spent time as a Military Police Officer with the US Army Special Forces and United Nations Command during the Korean War. He later worked for the California State Park System where he was eventually promoted to Chief of Maintenance. He became a legend in the park system before he retired after 22 years to New Harmony. He married the love of his life, Chris Baie in 1982.

He was always the life of the party, the person that everyone wanted to be around. He enjoyed the outdoors, and working in his garage. He loved and enjoyed his dogs. His family knows that he will finds his beloved pets waiting at the Rainbow Bridge, so they can cross over together.

He will be loved and missed by all his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Chris; his sister, Barbara Acton; his son, Mike Baie; his daughter, Stacey Brinkman; and 3 grandchildren.

At Rudy’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in his name to Best Friend’s Animal Sanctuary.