Mr. Rule worked construction at his family business E.R. Rule and Sons. He also was a dairy farmer for 33 years and was currently raising beef cattle.
He enjoyed spending time on the farm with his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are their children, Jane (Don) Dabolt of Freedom, Dean (Katie) Rule of Arcade, Joan (Jennifer) O’Brien-Rule of Rochester, a son-in-law, Darrell Gilbert of Freedom, his grandchildren, Josh (Courtney) Dabolt, Ashlie (Dave) Dick, Kayla (Ryan) Haudricourt, Grant Gilbert, Ava Rule, Addison Rule, his great-grandchildren, Aria Dabolt, Kenzley Haudricourt, Layne Dabolt, Wrenlee Dick, Ruby Dabolt, his siblings, Dave (Linda) Rule of Arcade, Diane (Robert) Armstrong of Kane, PA, a brother-in-law, Mike (Peggy) Wiedemann of Arcade and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Janet Gilbert, his in-laws, Richard and Marie Wiedemann and a nephew, Tom Rule.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
