Albert Manes "Bo" Rhudy, '60
Albert Manes "Bo" Rhudy, '60, passed away on June 24, 2024 in Brighton, Michigan. Lifetime Member.
Bo “Albert” Rhudy, age 82, of Brighton, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Kay “Katie” by his side on Monday, June 24, 2024. Bo attended Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating in 1960 and remaining active with Boys Town his entire life. Bo was born on April 19, 1942 in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Albert and Kathleen Rhudy.
Rhudy attended the University of New Mexico on a swimming scholarship upon graduating from Boys Town. While there, he majored in engineering and was on the Dean’s List and was the recipient of a Rio Grande Steel Scholarship for scholastics and athletics in his senior year. He was also named a collegiate All-American during his swimming career. He spent a number of years as an engineer in the oil and automotive industry before starting his own business, CAMBO, Inc., a manufacturer’s representative business selling plastic raw materials on a commission basis. Over the years, the business grew under Rhudy’s leadership as president and chairman.
He was a Lifetime Member of the Boys Town National Alumni Association and served on the National Board and as a chairman of the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. He was inducted into the Hall of History as a distinguished alumnus in 2011 and the Boys Town Alumni Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
Rhudy attended the University of New Mexico on a swimming scholarship upon graduating from Boys Town. While there, he majored in engineering and was on the Dean’s List and was the recipient of a Rio Grande Steel Scholarship for scholastics and athletics in his senior year. He was also named a collegiate All-American during his swimming career. He spent a number of years as an engineer in the oil and automotive industry before starting his own business, CAMBO, Inc., a manufacturer’s representative business selling plastic raw materials on a commission basis. Over the years, the business grew under Rhudy’s leadership as president and chairman.
He was a Lifetime Member of the Boys Town National Alumni Association and served on the National Board and as a chairman of the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. He was inducted into the Hall of History as a distinguished alumnus in 2011 and the Boys Town Alumni Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
He was a true Southern Gentleman. He was a man full of life and laughter, tremendous inspiration, a mentor, and a great example to so many. Bo brought us joy, and he will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife Kay, son Brian and brothers James and Edward. He was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle.
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, June 30th, at 1 p.m. at VFW Hall, known as The American Spirit Center, 10590 East Grand River Brighton, MI. The event was a joyful remembrance of Bo's life, with food and adult beverages served from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Bo would cherish donations to Boys Town Alumni Scholarship Fund for scholarships at 14188 Mother Teresa Lane, Boys Town, NE 68010.