Richard “Dick” Wayne Rud
Sunday, February 21, 1932
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Age:
80 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday May 16, 2012
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday May 17, 2012
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Autumn Ridge Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Thursday May 17, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Autumn Ridge Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Sunday, February 21, 1932
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Age:
80 years old
Sunday, February 21, 1932
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Age:
80 years old
Richard “Dick” Wayne Rud
Richard (Dick) Wayne Rud of Rochester Minnesota passed away Saturday May 12, 2012 of complications with cancer. He was born February 21st, 1932 to Marietta and Melvin Rud in Kasota, Mn. He moved to St. Peter, Mn. and attended John Ireland school and St. Peter High school. Joined the armed services in 1950. Married Phyllis Ann Hoffmeister at Camp McCoy, WI February 3, 1951 and later moved to Rochester.
Employed with Northwestern Bell for 30 years until his retirement. He was very active as a union representative for the AFL CIO and was union president for CWA communication workers of America for many years.
Dick was very active in the Democratic party and had been a delegate to district, state and national conventions. In 1979 he and his wife were guests of President Jimmy Carter at the White House. They were recipients of the Joe Guzinski Award for recognition of dedicated and outstanding service in 1993.
Dick was involved in coaching youth football in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s as well as being involved with the Boy Scouts. He was an Eagle Scout, wood badge chip recipient and was awarded the Silver Beaver for work with the boy scouts. He was a vigil member of Blue Ox Lodge and Order of the Arrow. A long time member the Eagles, The Disabled America Veterans, the America Legion post 573 in Elgin and charter member of the Sons of the Legion. He was a drummer in the 330rd Army Band during Korea as well as Drum and Bugle Corps out of St. Peter and Austin, Mn.
He loved to hunt and fish and wintered in AZ
Survivors include sons, Steven (Monica) of Elgin, Mn., Kevin (Laurajean) of Rochester Mn., Jay ( Debbra) of Rochester, Mn. and his daughter Normajean of Austin, Texas. Three grandchildren, Curt, Angela (Brad) and Scott (Nikki). Three great grandsons. The triplets, Jaxon, Jagger and Jordan who loved getting their $2 bills from their great grandpa and survived also by his special friend Joan Buske a brother, Allen (Arlene) Rud and a sister, Eileen Attenberger and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Ann, parents and grandson Jamison Robert Rud.
The funeral service for Richard Rud will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday May 17th at Autumn Ridge Church in the Timothy Chapel with Pastor Andy Kumpel officiating. Viewing one hour prior to services at the church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday May 16th at Macken Funeral Home in the River Park Chapel.
Dick’s family requested the Bell of Honor.
Burial in Oakwood cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 92.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Richard “Dick” Wayne Rud has received the following condolences.
Our hearts go out to you NJ and you are in our prayers. I feel so very blessed to have known your father. It was always so wonderful to see him when he would come to visit to you. His stories and loving heart will be remembered always.
Petra,Rick and Andreanna
So sorry to hear about Dick. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.
NJ and family members. I did not have the pleasure or the honor of meeting your father, but from what the obit says, he was definitely a very strong person who made a difference in this world. To know him was to love him, as you all did. The way you are honoring him shows us all how much he taught you to love, to be understanding, to teach, to listen and to be the best at everything possible. What a legacy.
May God be with you all during this time..You have a lot to be thankful for and you should celebrate his life here on earth as often as you can.
Love
Becky
Dear Rud family, I am so sorry for your loss. It was my honor to have worked with Dick in the Democratic Farmer Labor Party in Rochester. I have fond memories of him and Joe Guzinski taking me under their wing at a State Convention in St. Paul. I still tell stories from that convention! He was a wonderful man and the DFL Party is better because of his many years of dedicated service.
Cyndi Bennett Lee
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Rud family. We are NJ'S neighbors back in Texas and had the great pleasure of meeting Dick on several occasions. Dick was a very warm,thoughtful, & outgoing person always cracking jokes & having a smile on his face; even until the very end. He was a great man who raised a wonderful daughter who we both love & consider the mother of our neighborhood. I have unfortunately experienced the hardship of losing loved ones & the thing that kept me going was believing that they were in a better place & that we would see them again someday. There are two bibical scriptures that I would like to share with the family that comforted me during my time of loss: 2corinthians 5th ch. verses 6-8 which say be of good courage for we walk by faith & not by sight, to be away from the body is to be present with the Lord; & the second is Philippians ch. 1 verse 21 which say to live is Christ but to die is gain. I hope that something I have said will bring peace during this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Sincerely,
The Godfrey Family
Thoughts and prayers go out to Rud Family, especially his daughter NJ.
A Prayer in Spring
Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers to-day;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.
Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.
And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.
For this is love and nothing else is love,
The which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends He will,
But which it only needs that we fulfil.
Robert Frost
NJ --My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your face always light up when you talk about your father and I can see why after reading about his life. What wonderful memories you must have of him, may those memories and your faith in God's promises be a source of comfort to you and your family.
NJ, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers that God may comfort you in a way that only HE can. May your father's legacy live on in you all. Take care and God bless.
NJ, I am sorry to hear about your father. May God give you and your family strength during this difficult time. It's a sad time for your family, but what a joyous occasion for your father to meet all of his loved ones in heaven. Take comfort in that... til you meet again be strong.
Sonia
We are so sorry that we can't make it to the funeral as he meant so much to us. We were so happy that he and Joan were with us in Arizona. Your dad was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved his time in Arizona and being the president of the lapidary club and doing the mystery trips. He never complained even when he was with us just before he went to Austin to visit Normajean and family. You are all so lucky to have had him in your lives. He loved you all very much. We hope that your faith will help you get through this very hard and sad time. Our prayers are with you. Love to all of you. Hoff and Dee
I was most fortunate to visit with Dick when he was in Austin a few weeks ago. It was a blessing to be with his family and see how happy he was watching the boys and girls play ball. We had great conversation just like old times, never letting on he was suffering. What a man. I had more respect for him than words could ever express. He was a pillar of his community and he served it well. He was always looking out for his fellow man and woman. Truly will be missed by all. Godspeed my friend.
NJ, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace. I understand how hard it is for a daughter to lose her Daddy...tw
So sorry for your loss.Dick was a very special person and taught me alot while growing up in the scouts and i am very greatful for knowing him.I am also glad i had a chance to see him again in the last year and thank him for all he did.He will be missed by all who new him. Randy Goodenough
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
NJ
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
NJ, extending deep and heartfelt sympathy, to you and your family.. May the memories keep you going.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
My sincere condolences go out to Dick's extended family. I considered Dick a close friend and recall the good times we shared in working with the Boy Scouts, God Bless.
N.J.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Your father is now at peace no more pain, no more suffering...he has taken his seat with God and is now happy.....God Bless You.
NJ,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to the joy and laughter that your father brought to your life, keep him in your heart always and he will never be far from you.
Teri
NJ, my condolences to you and your family. It's hard to lose a parent. Just keep hold of all the memories in your heart and they will never leave you.
So sorry to hear of your loss!!
My prayers to you all.
He was a great man.
And will be missed.
Love you all
NJ,
Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you, comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength, in the love of family, and in the warm embrace, of friends.
You and your family have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lord is with you today and always.
Sincerely,
Cassidi and David A.Thilleman
Round Rock, TX
Our sincere condolences to the family and Joan Buske. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these trying times.
He was an active member at our DAV Chapter 22, here in Scottsdale, AZ, and had many friends who will miss him, his fantastic
potato salad, and his wonderful fudge.
DAV Chapter 22
Scottsdale, AZ
Oh Man Guys, Sorry To Hear Of Your Dad's Passing. Dick Was A Great Guy, Having Known Him And Having Him For A Customer Well Over 20 Years As Well As Yourselves. Our Condolences Also To Joan And The Rest Of The Family.
Richard And Mary Freytag
Rich's Southside Service
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
I am so happy that I was able to visit with Dick just four weeks ago at Normajean's home in Austin. As always he was cheerful and full of conversation. My love to all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dick will be remembered for his big heart, any time Dad (Howie) was in St Marys hospitol Dick was always their checking in on him. When Dick was passing though St Peter he would stop in Ace Hardware for a quick conversation and a laugh or two or three. Never a dull conversation happened when Dick was involved.
Rose