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Ruth Theoline Rude Thompson

Birth	:	21 Jun 1921 Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 2016 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Ruth Thompson, age 94, of Decorah, IA died Monday, April 16, 2016 at Aase Haugen Senior Services at Decorah, IA. Ruth Theoline (Rude) Thompson was born on June 21, 1921, in Glenwood Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Qualley) Rude. She was baptized and confirmed at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church. Ruth attended Daubney School #6. On May 12, 1939, she married Harold Thompson at the Methodist Parsonage in Decorah. To this union six children were born. Ruth lived all but one year of her life in Winneshiek County. She had a full and diverse life. At age... Read More	Ruth Thompson, age 94, of Decorah, IA died Monday, April 16, 2016 at Aase Haugen Senior Services at Decorah, IA. Ruth Theoline (Rude) Thompson was born on June 21, 1921, in Glenwood Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Qualley) Rude. She was baptized and confirmed at Canoe Ridge Lutheran Church. Ruth attended Daubney School #6. On May 12, 1939, she married Harold Thompson at the Methodist Parsonage in Decorah. To this union six children were born. Ruth lived all but one year of her life in Winneshiek County. She had a full and diverse life. At age twelve she hired out as a housekeeper and babysitter for neighbors. She was a cook in several area restaurants, had been a personal care giver, worked at Hales dress shop, worked in housekeeping at Luther College and the Decorah Hospital. The job that she enjoyed the most was as a data processor for fifteen years at CamCar. Ruth played the guitar as a child and she had loved country music and dancing ever since. She could answer any question you would ask her about the entertainers of country music. Bus trips to Nashville and Branson were special times for her. She enjoyed entertaining dear friends whether it be for coffee parties, luncheons, or card parties. Family was very important to Ruth and she hosted many large family gatherings. She thrived on cooking, baking, canning, picnics and her flowers. Other favorite pastimes were bowling, watching country music programs on TV, Nascar Races, Casinos and of course shopping. Ruth’s home was decorated for every holiday. Her favorites were Halloween, which she always dressed up for, and Christmas. Ruth was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary and the First Lutheran Church in Decorah. She looked forward to weekly visits from the church personnel when she could no longer attend church herself. Ruth is survived by her children: Cheryl (Gerald) Lenguadoro, Iowa Falls, IA; David (Sharon) Thompson, Decorah, IA; Wanda (James Erwin) Haas, Decorah, IA; Steven Thompson, Thornton, CO; Pamela Hansen, Charles City, IA; and Douglas Thompson, Monona, IA, along with 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Sisters-in-law: Margret Swanson, West Richland, WA, Laverne Tiernan, Decorah, IA and Darlene Vine, Decorah, IA, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents: Herman and Minnie Rude. Husband: Harold Thompson on April 28, 1960. Brothers: Myron Rude, Harry Rude, Irvin Rude, Norman Rude and Robert Rude. Sisters: Esther Kjarland, Viola Flaskrud, Inez Hermanson and Bessie Rude. Son-in-law: Gene Hansen. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at the First Lutheran Church 604 West Broadway in Decorah, IA. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Schluter Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, IA Obituary & photo published by Schluter Balik Funeral Home in Decorah, IA

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Ruth Theoline Rude Thompson's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Ruth Theoline Rude Thompson death?
Ruth Theoline Rude Thompson death on 16 Apr 2016 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Herman Hansen Rude

(1888 - 1935)

Amelia Tomena “Minnie” Qualley Rude

(1896 - 1981)

Spouse

Harold Melvin Thompson

(1912 - 1960)

Siblings

Myron H. Rude

(1914 - 1994)

Esther Irene Rude Kjarland

(1916 - 1989)

Bessie Marie Rude

(1919 - 1939)

Irvin Clifford Rude

(1923 - 1998)

Inez E. Rude Hermanson

(1927 - 2012)

Norman Lester Rude

(1929 - 1929)

Children

(unknow - unknow)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

2. Phelps Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

3. Saint Benedict Cemetery
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4. Freeport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

5. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
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6. North Washington Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2560997, -91.7236023

7. Union Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

8. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

9. Russell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

10. Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2378006, -91.7378006

11. Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2352982, -91.7433014

12. Glenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

13. Bruvold Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

14. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

15. McIntosh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

16. Springwater Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

17. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

18. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

19. Canoe Ridge Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3537000, -91.6577000

20. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

21. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

22. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

23. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000