Rudolph Nimocks Sr.

Rudy was a friend and customer at our BMW motorcycle dealership . He was a wonderful man and a pleasure to be around . He was a man you could be proud to know . I will miss him as i am sure many will . Mike Abt

I never knew Rudy, buy during Covid I was organizing files and discovered a letter sent to my grandfather, John Mullen, also a Chicago Police officer, back when grandpa was was Deputy Chief of Detectives in the late 1960's. The letter was from the FBI, thanking the Chicago Detectives Division for their assistance in solving a kidnapping. In the letter, Rudy was mentioned for his hard work, along with other detectives from that time (about 10 or so). I started googling the names that seemed uncommon and found most had sadly passed, like my grandfather (1999). But not Rudy! Rudy was still alive and I found had only recently retired in 2017 from working as the Univ of Chicago Police Chief (wow, what a career). I tracked down Rudy's phone number and spoke to his wonderful wife for maybe 25 minutes, obtained Rudy's mailing address and sent him a copy of the letter. His wife called me about a week later and said Rudy really enjoyed the letter, and it brought back great memories, and that he remembered the case vividly. Rudy was obviously an amazing man, making something positive of himself and the world, leaving his mark. Sadly, I actually looked up Rudy's name today with hopes of meeting him this summer, with Covid dying down, only to find he had passed. Well, Rudy, I hope you and all the detectives are having a great reunion in heaven, where you all undoubtedly went (except Burge, who my grandfather detested, and we all found for great reason, later on), hoisting a beverage or two. To Rudy's family and wonderful wife, he lived a great life, a hero in a different day. Remember him with a smile and tell his stories to the grandkids. God bless and Godspeed. Michael Stahlschmidt, Mundelein, IL - Grandson of Deputy Chief of Detectives, John Mullen, Chicago Police Department roughly 1934-1974.

Rudy was a great leader, a great thinker, and a great friend to every cause he put his hand to. He reached out and connected with people at all levels, to make a better life for everyone. Whether as a member of the Chicago Police Department, as head of the University of Chicago Police or while working with youth in Woodlawn, Rudy made an impact in each place he served. Many thanks to his wonderful wife Joyce, who always served by his side, for sharing him with us. Our condolences and prayers to you and your family during these times. --- Brenda and Rod Sawyer

Mr. Nimocks was a God send for everyone who's life he touched. His knowledge of history and storytelling was incredible, and a joy to listen to. He paved the way for many Black policemen and Exempts! Goodbye my mentor, the "Bow-Tie" Much respect and love, D.V.Thompson

I was a homicide detective at Area #4 when Rudy was promoted to the Lieutenant of our Unit. During my time working for him he informed myself and my two partners that the FBI was looking for detectives for a new Task Force they were forming and wanted to send us. For reasons I can't recall now, we respectfully turned down his offer. At some later date, Rudy recontacted us and said the FBI was again looking for detectives for one of their newly formed Task Forces. He never held the fact that we turned him down the first time. That was the kind of professional he was. We decided at that time to accept the transfer and it was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. I spent 13 years with the FBI. That was in 1988. I was so grateful to Rudy for this honor that I thanked him every Christmas since then with a Christmas card that repeated my gratitude for that assignment and told him that I would never forget his kindness. I never did and had just sent him my annual Christmas card this past December. I was shocked to hear of his passing and of his age being 91. He was always in such great physical condition and never looked his age. I want to offer my sincere condolences to the Nimocks family in this difficult time and shine a light on the exceptional professionalism "always" displayed by Rudy. I say "Rudy" now, but he was always "sir" in my book. Truly a "class act" who reflected only the highest standards of the Chicago Police Department. Sincerely, Terry Thedford (One of his old "Homicide Guys")

I first encountered Rudy in the late 1960s on the streets of Hyde Park in the aftermath of the murder of a University of Chicago student. I was a junior administrator and Rudy was a CPD detective. Many years later Rudy was appointed Chief of the University of Chicago Police Department, and we worked closely together until my retirement in 2001. Rudy was a most impressive person - decent, reliable, highly intelligent, warm-hearted and totally dedicated to his work for the well being of the entire University community. I learned much about life from Rudy, and he was extremely supportive when I sought advice on personal matters. My wife, Edith, and I send our deepest sympathy to Joyce and the Nimocks family.

Edward Turkington, Dean of Student Services (retired), University of Chicago

This was from Gary Sherman...

I've known Rudy most of my life. He and my Dad were friends. My sincerest condolences to the wonderful Joyce, to his family and to all that loved him. It was fairly impossible to have known Rudy and not loved him. Knowing him was a great honor. Rest In Peace, Rudy.

Our condolences to Joyce and Rudy's family members. We honor the life of Rudy Nimocks who devoted his life to the safety and improvement of his community. Rudy brought education and opportunity to so many community youth that changed their lives forever. We at HPKCC and JPAC salute Rudy for creating positive solutions to serious inequities that made our community a better place ........, Louise McCurry, JPAC and HPKCC

I'm a Retired CPD Officer of 37 Years. During that time I worked at the University of Chicago Police Department for most of those Years Part-time under the direction of Chief Nimocks for many of those Years. His call Number was #90 and when the Throops heard his call number and Voice on the Air it got their Attention! Mr Nimocks so many Memories and stories! RIP now Sir!! You will be Missed and remembered by my Family forever!!!

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