In Memoriam: Rudolf von Watzdorf, 77
Banker and War Hero was a VP at CMB
Rudolf (Rudy) A. von Watzdorf, 77, of Bethlehem, PA, died on September 22, 2020. He served Chase Manhattan in various roles over a 35-year career.Von Watzdorf was born in Kreuzburg, Germany. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, a Bronze Star, a Distinguished Flying Cross, The Purple Heart, Air Medal, Air Medal with 13 Oak Leaf Clusters and National Defense Service Medal.
He retired from Chase Manhattan in 2000 as a VP in Marketing.
He was a Knight of the Order of St. John.
At the time of his death, survivors included his wife of 54 years, Annette (Luedemann) von Watzdorf, three duaghters and two grandsons.
Remembrances
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From Raúl Chávez Fields: Rudy came to work for me in Karachi in the late 1980s as my Country Credit Officer and as my deputy when I was Chase Pakistan's Country Manager. Rudy assumed the Country Manager position soon after I was transferred to Hong Kong. As I recall, Rudy came to Pakistan after working in the Credit Audit Group at 1CPM in Manhattan for quite a few years. Rudy was a terrific banker, manager, friend and superb human being.