Paul E. Rude Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Paul E. Rude of Galesburg, Illinois, who passed away on May 1, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Eugene and Nellie Evangeline Rude, Sr. (Wallingford); and his brothers, John, Tom and Ken.
He is survived by: his wife Gwendolyn L. Mather; his daughters, Cara Frakes (Todd) of Galesburg and Dana Schneider of Peoria, Illinois; his grandchildren, Michael Frakes (Alexis) of Galesburg, Nikki Chase (Josh) of Peru, Victoria Meador (Corbin) of Oneida, Joseph Hathaway (Amber Schoolman) of Monmouth, Justin Frakes (Sarah), Aaron Frakes (Ashley) of Indiana and Gene; his great grandchildren, Mia, Harrison Chase, Tristin, Gavin, Sophia, Ava Frakes, Hudson, Chloe, Lainey Meador, Emma Hathaway, Carter Hamilton, Wayne, Ronne, Elsie, Wyatt, Ryder and Silas Frakes; and his siblings, Charles Rude of Palmetto, Donald Rude, Shirley Doughton of Yucaipa, Ann Wallingford of Brandon and Wilma Breuer (Tony) of Wylie, Texas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to American Diabetes Association.