Avisnekrolog: Rudolf Korsgaard July 5, 1929 - June 27, 2011 Rudolf was born in Selde, Denmark to parents, Harold and Line Korsgaard on July 5, 1929. He passed away on June 27, 2011, in Bakersfield, CA. In 1953, Rudolf came to the U.S. and joined the U.S. Army, where he proudly served in Germany for two years. Prior to his coming to the U.S., Rudolf was a celebrated pastry chef in his homeland of Denmark. After his discharge from the U.S. Army, Rudolf pursued his passion of baking, working at such resorts as Park Tahoe Casino and Del Webb. Along the way, Rudolf spent much time in Texas with his son, Steven, eventually making Bakersfield his home to be closer to his three daughters, Kathy, Karen and Connie. Rudolf enjoyed playing golf, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Rudolf is survived by his son, Steven Korsgaard of Austin, Texas; daughters, Kathy Salyers of Bakersfield, Karen Korsgaard of Taft, and Connie Korsgaard of Bakersfield. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Lane. No visitation is scheduled. Greenlawn Southwest www.bakersfield.com/obits Published in Bakersfield Californian on June 30, 2011