Harlan Rude

Harlan Rude, 74, of Cushing, MN died Sunday, September 13, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial Services for Harlan will be 11:00AM, Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cushing, with Pastor Jean Megorden and Minister Bob Mueller officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather for visitation one hour prior to services at the church.

Harlan was born May 17, 1941 in Thief River Falls, MN to Herman and Beatrice (Lokken) Rude. He graduated from Thief River Falls High School and went on to complete the Aviation Mechanics Program at Thief River Falls Vo-Tech. Harlan was united in marriage to Kae Diehl on June 22, 1963 in Soudan, MN. They lived in Thief River Falls, where Harlan owned and operated Rude Electric. Harlan and Kae moved to Ramsey, MN where he was Superintendent of Maintenance for the Anoka Hennepin School District until his retirement in November of 2004. They moved to Scandia Valley Township in 2006. Harlan was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, camping, golfing, having coffee with friends, the outdoors, spending time with his family, but especially loved the time he and Kae had together traveling in their RV.

Harlan is survived by his wife, Kae; children, Curtis (Heidi) Rude of Braham, MN, Kimberly (David) Bloss of Elk River, MN; siblings, Carol (James) Lambert, Sharon (Kenny) Corriveau, Larry (Cathy) Rude, Charlene Schachner, Arlo (Deborah) Rude, LaDawn Olson, Charlotte (Steve) Fillingsness, David (Tamara) Rude, Candice (Larry) Tveitbakk, Timothy Rude; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Beatrice; and one sister, Betty. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.