Willis "Bill" Rude's Obituary
Mr. Willis “Bill” Rude, age 98, died on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1925 to John and Minnie (Husby) Rude in East Jordan, Michigan. He served in WWII in the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division. Bill graduated from the University of Michigan School of Forestry in 1950. During the summers of 1948 and 1949 he was a “Smokejumper” for the USFS based in Missoula, Montana. He was employed at S.D. Warren Company for 35 years, retiring in 1985. Bill married Dolores “Dolly” Cayo on February 11, 1953 and they enjoyed over 70 years of marriage. Bill was a true family man, enjoying any and all activities that included family. He was an avid skier (both snow and water) and tennis player. He is survived by his loving wife, Dolly; two daughters, Dawn (Jim Stuberg) Rude and Lynne Twining; one son, Bruce (Cheryl Tanouye) Rude of Berkeley, CA; and two grandchildren, Kavi Rumishou and Paige Twining. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Douglas; two brothers, Ernest and Arthur; and sister, Lois Snyder. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a burial in Laketon Township Cemetery will take place at a later date. Our family would like to thank the Hope Memory Unit staff at Christian Care for their kindness and outstanding care of our father and husband. Memorials to Christian Care Memory Unit at 2053 S. Sheridan Dr., Muskegon, Michigan 49442. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444.
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