Dick Ruedebusch (1926-1968)
A 1943 graduate of Mayville High School, Dick Ruedebusch taught himself Dixieland jazz by playing trumpet to recordings of Bob Crosby’s Dixie Combo. Dick played with the 378th Army Service Swing Band while in the service. With “The Under-privileged Five,” Dick had six albums, including “Meet Mr. Trumpet.” In 1962, Dick Ruedebusch and his group appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. One of his trumpets, a record player, and some of his albums are on display.