Jennie Rudy REEDSBURG, Wisconsin Obituary

Jennie Rudy

Jennie S. (Jennie Belle Steahl) Rudy, age 92, of LaValle, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. She was born on August 13, 1923, in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Della (Ferguson) Steahl. Jennie graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1941. On February 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to Norbert L. Rudy in LaValle, WI. Jennie was employed in banking for many years. Jennie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 30 years. Norbert and Jennie traveled extensively to attend reunions for the 454th Bombardment Group of which Norbert was a member. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Nordberg Ladies Bowling League. Norbert and Jennie were sextons for the Oak Lawn Cemetery, LaValle for many years. Jennie also enjoyed needlepoint and painting. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norbert; and brothers, LeRoy Steahl and Ishmael (Punch) Ferguson. Jennie is survived by her sisters-in-law, Marlene Laechelt of Reedsburg, Edith Hartje of LaValle; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Jennie Rudy will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Advent Christian Church, LaValle, with Pastor Richard Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the LaValle American Legion Post #242, LaValle Fire Department, or the LaValle Library in lieu of flowers. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
August 13, 1923 - July 22, 201608/13/192307/22/2016
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Jennie S. (Jennie Belle Steahl) Rudy, age 92, of LaValle, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. She was born on August 13, 1923, in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph and Della (Ferguson) Steahl. Jennie graduated from Wonewoc High School in 1941. On February 24, 1946, she was united in marriage to Norbert L. Rudy in LaValle, WI. Jennie was employed in banking for many years. Jennie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 30 years. Norbert and Jennie traveled extensively to attend reunions for the 454th Bombardment Group of which Norbert was a member. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Nordberg Ladies Bowling League. Norbert and Jennie were sextons for the Oak Lawn Cemetery, LaValle for many years. Jennie also enjoyed needlepoint and painting. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norbert; and brothers, LeRoy Steahl and Ishmael (Punch) Ferguson. Jennie is survived by her sisters-in-law, Marlene Laechelt of Reedsburg, Edith Hartje of LaValle; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Jennie Rudy will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Advent Christian Church, LaValle, with Pastor Richard Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the LaValle American Legion Post #242, LaValle Fire Department, or the LaValle Library in lieu of flowers. The Farber Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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