Mr. Rudy Reginald DeCaesteker, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus, in Wallaceburg, at the age of 73 years. Rudy was born in Wallaceburg and was a son of the late Wilfred and Mildred (Fick) DeCaesteker. Beloved husband of Linda (Gibbons) DeCaesteker. Loving father and father-in-law of Rick (Sandra) and Brian and step-father of Mike (Karen). Sadly missed by his step-grandchildren Tommy Lee and Robbie. Kind brother and brother-in-law of Roger (Marie) DeCaesteker, Charlie (Nelly) DeCaesteker, Mary (John) Howard, Kathy and Roxanne (Ken). Also sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The late Rudy DeCaesteker rested at the Eric F. Nicholls Funeral Home Ltd. 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, at his request cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Liver Foundation may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com. As a living memorial, a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of Rudy DeCaesteker.