For the past 59 years, Lloyd Ruediger was an dedicated volunteer with New Haven-Berger Fire Protection District.

On Sunday, he responded to his final call, a house fire, according to Fox 2.

He died of an apparent heart attack Monday. 

Ruediger dedicated 59 years of his life to the New Haven community. He was 84 years old.

“He was an army veteran. Fifty-nine years of service, dedicated service to this community. It’s a tragic loss for New Haven-Berger Fire and everyone that he touched over the years,” said Mike Thiemann, Metro West Fire District Division Chief.

Funeral arrangements are pending.