Rudolph E. Yeh, age 92, of Elmhurst, born in Tainan, Taiwan; Rudolph emigrated alone at the age 18; he traveled a long journey by ship to succeed in the American dream. He was a leading expert in Finite Elements and paved the way for computer simulation at International Harvestor, JI Case, and finally his own international consulting firm. He was an Engineering innovator with 8 patents.
Rudolph was the beloved husband of Blanche M., nee Lopez; loving father of Sylvia, Paul (Siobhan) and Lisa (Mark Mansueto) Yeh; cherished grandfather of Olivia Mansueto and Hannah and Emily Yeh; dear brother of Eng-Dong, Eng-Jay, Eng-Kung, Hsiang-Huá, Tsan-Huá, Hui-Huá.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 28, and Wednesday, January 29, with funeral service at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private.
For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.