Arthur F. Rude Obituary
Rude, Arthur F, AKA Mr. Howdy Howdy, died peacefully surrounded by his family, on December 6, 2022, at the age 86. Beloved husband of 62 years to Janet (nee Voss). Beloved father of Laura Holmes, Linda (Mike) Johannes & John Rude. Brother of Bill Rude, Robert (Maxine) Rude and Sister Helen Rude. Known as Papa by his Grandkids; Joshua (Abby) Delaney, Corey (Katelyn) Holmes, Shauna (Melany) Holmes, Joshua (Cassidy) Wennesheimer, Anna (Craig) Snowden, Thea Wennesheimer, Jennifer Leitzke-Rude. Great grandkids Charlie, Dominic, Drayk, Kaleb, Xander, Jocelyn, Karleen & Linkin. Brother-In-Law, Gordon Voss and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his Son-In-Law Alan Holmes.
Art was a family man. A community man. He lived a full life. He and Jan moved to Sussex in 1963 and have lived there since. Art served his country during the Korean war as a member of the U.S. Air Force, and he belonged to the Sussex VFW post. He retired as a custodian for the Sussex Hamilton School District and was loved by staff and students alike. He also served on the Sussex Hamilton School Board. For years, Art enjoyed doing bread runs for the Sussex Food Pantry. He was proud of his country, cherished his community, neighbors, friends and most importantly, his family. He loved us unconditionally and was always there for everyone he knew. Art was quite the character and we loved him for it. We'll miss you until we see you again!
Visitation will be Saturday, December 17th at Northbrook Church, 4014 WI-167, Richfield, WI 53076 from 10 am – 11:45 am followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 pm. A "Hootenanny" with lunch to be served immediately following the service. Please join us as we celebrate the wonderful life we with had with Art/Dad/Papa/Uncle Art/Mr. Howdy Howdy. Please wear your plaid for Dad! In Lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: The Sussex Food Pantry https://www.sussexareasos.org.
The Fisher House https://www.fisherhousewi.org The VFW of Wisconsin https://vfwwi.org.
Visitation Saturday, December 17, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM Northbrook Church 4014 Hwy 167 Richfield, WI 53017 Phone: (262) 628-3142.
