Linda Erdman, manager of the Moose and Rudy's boss, described him as well-loved and reliable. She said fundraisers to help him are being planned.

Everyone needs to hold a prayer vigil, she added.

"We can pull a fundraiser together in two days," she said. "We are quick to respond if something like that is in need."

They have been talking of having fundraisers such as a hoagie drive, bingo, and a dinner dance.

Both Forester and Rudy were known as quiet people, Erdman said. They often traveled to area hose companies, and Rudy worked at quite a few clubs.

They would often come to the Moose on Saturdays, Erdman said. Rudy loved to shoot pool. He was a member of one of the three pool teams at the Moose.

"He was just in here Monday night to hang out and shoot pool, to practice," Erdman said.

Their favorite spot was the Hummels Wharf Fire Company. Joanne Wagner, daytime bartender at the company, said they often came there late at night.

"She will be missed," she said.

She, just like others who know Rudy, are anxiously waiting to see if he will improve.

Jan Dowd, daytime bartender at the Moose, stated everyone's hope best. "He's going to get better," she said confidently.