Richard "Ricky" Dean Rude, age 80 of the Monroe Manor, formerly of Blanchardville, died on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Madison. He was born on March 10, 1937 in Blanchardville to Peter & Alma (Torkelson) Rude. He attended the Everson rural school near Blanchardville, and then attended the Blanchardville grade and high school, graduating in 1957. He farmed for three years, and then enlisted in the US Army in 1960 and served in Korea. He was discharged in 1962 and went to Milwaukee where he worked in a cement plant. He then farmed for Shorty Holmes near Argyle, and then in 1964 started farming for Vernus Strommen, and later for Ron Strommen until he retired and moved to the Monroe Manor in 2012. He loved playing cards and watching sports on TV.
Ricky is survived by one brother George (Sally) Rude of Council Bluffs, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; and a good friend Linda Hanson who helped him in his later years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 7 siblings, Mary Jane Hanson, Sheldon Rude, Gordon Rude, Alice Chenous, Robert Rude, Marggie Kimbel and Avis Hagemann.
A visitation for Ricky Rude will be held on Friday evening, July 28, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Blanchard Hall on Main Street in Blanchardville. A funeral service will be held on Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Blanchard Hall. Rev. Daniel Bohlman will officiate. Burial with veteran's honors will be in the Yellowstone Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Blanchardville, followed by a funeral lunch back at Blanchard Hall. The Saether Funeral home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com.
Blanchard Hall is the new home for visitations and funerals for the Saether Funeral Home. Parking is available on Main Street, or behind Blanchard Hall at the intersection of Elm and Mason Streets near the fire department a large village parking lot is available. You can enter Blanchard Hall from the back.
After the funeral we will process out to Yellowstone Lutheran Cemetery, and then return to Blanchard Hall for a funeral lunch. Food for the lunch can be brought in to Blanchard Hall before the funeral.
SERVICES
Visitation
Friday, July 28, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blanchard Hall
204 South Main Street
Blanchardville, WI 53516
Blanchard Hall is the new home for visitations and funerals for the Saether Funeral Home. Parking is available on Main Street, or behind Blanchard Hall at the intersection of Elm and Mason Streets near the fire department a large village parking lot is available. You can enter Blanchard Hall from the back.
Funeral Service
Saturday, July 29, 2017
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Blanchard Hall
204 South Main Street
Blanchardville, WI 53516
After the funeral we will process out to Yellowstone Lutheran Cemetery, and then return to Blanchard Hall for a funeral lunch. Food for the lunch can be brought in to Blanchard Hall before the funeral.
