Wilfred P. Rule, a resident of Reading for 51 years, died February 2, 2015 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. He was 83 years of age. Wilfred was born in Medford, Massachusetts on July 15, 1931 the son of Edwin W. Rule and Gladys (Dickenson) Rule.

He graduated Tufts University in 1953 and received his Master's degree from MIT in 1956. A Professor at Northeastern he was a member of the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society at MIT and Tau Beta Pi the oldest engineering honor society in the country. He was a long time member of the First Congregational Church in Reading. Wilfred proudly served his country during the Korean War serving in the US Navy. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Jg.

He was the husband of 54 years to Jane E. (Loud) Rule. Devoted father of Alison DeRusha and her husband Brian of Plano, TX; Edwin E. Rule of Dennisport; Stephen W. Rule and his wife Diane of Reading. Loving grandfather of Annie, Alyssa, Christopher, Kelly, and Ryan.

A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at the First Congregational Church 25 Woburn St., Reading on Monday, February 9, at 11am. Burial with military honors will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, W. Peabody. A collation will be held back at the church following graveside services. There are no visiting hours.

Those who wish may make gifts in Wilfred's memory to the Sawtelle Family Hospice House 320 Haverhill St. Reading, MA 01867. Wilfred proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. For directions and on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com