Clifford M. Rudeen

Clifford M. Rudeen, age 82 of Clear Lake, WI  died on Tuesday, May 7, 2013  at the American Heritage Home in Hammond, WI after a courageous battle with cancer.

Clifford Marvin Rudeen was born September 17, 1930 in Star Prairie Township, the son of J. Robert and Marie (Anderson)  Rudeen.  He attended country schools around Amery, Clear Lake,  and Hilson, WI and  graduated from Glenwood City High in 1949.  Clliff joined the US Army and served in Korea from 1951-53.   He was married to Sarah Backes on May 24, 1955 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church  in Turtle  Lake and together they raised 3 children, Judy, Denise and Lisa.  They operated and remained on the family dairy farm in Clear Lake for more than 58 years.   After Retiring from farming, Cliff  worked as a mail carrier around the Amery  area for several years.   In  addition to farming Cliff was  active in the Clear Lake VFW Post 5828 and held many officer positions within the post,  including Quartermaster for over 40 years.   He was also an active member of the  Clear Lake Area Veterans Honor Guard.   In his spare time, he enjoyed reading and gardening.  Cliff will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Cliff is preceded in death by
his parents, J. Robert  and Marie Rudeen;
brothers, Roy, Ralph and Vernon Rudeen;  
grandparents, Alfred and Lottie Anderson, John and Mary Rudeen;
and brother in law, Wayne Hoff.

Survived by
Wife
Sarah Rudeen  – Clear Lake, WI

Daughters
Judy (Robert) Derrick -  New Richmond , WI
Denise (Brian)  Clark -  Dexter, OR
Lisa Rudeen (Richard Mossong)  -  Hudson, WI

Grandchildren
Amber Clark (Justin Vaughn)  -  Dexter, OR
Dana McGowan (Brody)  -  Dexter, OR
Mitchell Clark  -  Dexter, OR
Alexis Derrick  -  New Richmond, WI
Abbie Derrick  –   New Richmond, WI

Brother and Sister
John (Lucy) Rudeen  –   Clear Lake, WI
Julia Hoff  –   Wheeler, WI

Sister in Law
Elaine Rudeen  –  St. Paul, MN

Many Relatives, Family & Friends

Visitation  – Friday , May 10, 2013,  4-8 p.m at Scheuermann Funeral Home, Clear Lake, WI

Private Graveside Service  -  St. Ann’s Cemetery,  Turtle Lake, WI  with Full Military Honors by the
Clear Lake Area All Veterans Honor Guard

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