Rudolph (Rudy) Nadherny, 79, Golden, MO passed away Wednesday Oct. 17, 2012. Rudy was born Oct. 2, 1933 in Oak Park, IL to Frank and Anastasia Nadherny. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Rudy was a 1951 graduate of Morton High School in Berwyn, IL. He was united in marriage to Patricia O'Neill on June 15, 1963. Rudy was a loyal employee of Illinois Railway Equipment Co/IRECO for over fifty eight years, where he developed many patents in the transportation industry. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Nadherny, two sons, Todd Nadherny, wife Jerri, Springfield, MO; and Kirk Nadherny, wife Dana, Naperville, IL; three grandchildren, Paige, Faith, and Zachary, a brother, Frank Nadherny, Downers Grove, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 in St. Agnes Cathedral Chapel with Father Michael V. McDevitt celebrant, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.