Deborah M. Rudie

Deborah Mae Rudie, age 60, of Ridgeland, WI died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born October 25, 1961 in Menomonie to Harold and Shirley (Martinson) Glaser. Debbie was raised in Ridgeland area and was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Debbie graduated from Prairie Farm High School in 1980. She was active in 4H and played softball. Debbie later became a member of the Hay River Lutheran Church where she was an active member currently. Debbie’s hobbies included gardening, painting, photography, and crafts. She especially loved doing this with her grandsons. Debbie adored her grandsons, they were the light in her life. She also enjoyed spending time with her sons. Debbie never left the house without her photo album that included pictures of her family. Debbie was especially close to her parents, and spent much time with them enjoying meals, games, and laughs. Debbie always had a positive attitude even during hard times. She was kind to everyone she met and had the most infectious laugh. Debbie was always willing to lend a helping hand and be supportive to anyone in need. She lived her life to the fullest every day. She recently was able to fulfill a longtime dream of going to the Grand Canyon. She had recently celebrated her 60th birthday party, and also found love again with Scott. Her last days were filled with much happiness with her family and friends surrounding her. She was truly happy.

Deborah and Family

Debbie is survived by two sons: Joseph Rudie (Mariah) & Joshua Rudie (Brandon), her three grandsons: Chance, Bravin, and Neagan Rudie, her mother: Shirley Glaser, her brothers: Gerald (Carol) Glaser & Mike Glaser, her sisters: Vickie Wilkens (Bob) & Dianne Stafford, as well as many nieces and nephews, and her special companion: Scott Seehaver. She was preceded in death by her father: Harold Glaser and her brothers: Gene and Keith Glaser.

Funeral Services

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22 at Hay River Lutheran Church in the Town of Hay River, rural Wheeler, WI with Pastor Adam Klefstad officiating. A Celebration of her Life will follow at the Ridgeland Community Center beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in the Hay River Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Rausch-Lundeen Funeral Homes, Dallas & Cameron.

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