He founded a small private school, becoming its Principal, and as a minister of the church he also served as its pastor. Rudolf was brought up in a large family, being the sixth of his father's sons.
Ta asutas väike erakool, muutub tema peamine ja nagu minister kirik ta oli ka oma kirikuõpetaja. Rudolf oli üles kasvanud suures peres, olles kuues oma isa pojad.