Rudy John Koshar

March 25th, 1921 - January 30th, 2018

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St. Joe lost a good man in Rudy. My parents, Roland and Mable Johnson were very regular customers of his, buying at least one car a year, and when they werent buying cars, they used Rudy for pretty much all of their auto repair and maintenance needs. Therefore, my sister and I were there many times. Rudy always treated my sister and I kindly and his staff was also very courteous and professional. In all the years I lived there until I went to college in 1984, they bought every car except one, a new 1973 GM station wagon. They didn't like it, so they went back to Rudy for every single car until they moved out of state in 1984. I don't ever remember Rudy being pushy like most car dealers. He always treated my parents with respect and sought to earn their repeat business which he always did. I dont think they have cars in Heaven, but if they do, I can assure you mom and dad are making a beeline to Rudys right now. RIP

Keith E. Johnson

February 4th, 2018 at 12:00am

In honor of Rudy, Bill Crowder - Signature Dealer Group lit a candle. Deepest condolences to the Koshar family. Rudy will always be remembered as the fun and prankster that made being around him always an interesting event. He was a good friend and a pioneer car guy! I loved that about him! He always loved talking shop and always had a trick up his sleeve. (literally) . He's now looking down at all the RUDY TYPE cars. Take care and you will be in my prayers.