Richard (Dick) Wayne Rud of Rochester Minnesota passed away Saturday May 12, 2012 of complications with cancer. He was born February 21 ^st , 1932 to Marietta and Melvin Rud in Kasota, Mn. He moved to St. Peter, Mn. and attended John Ireland  school and St. Peter High school. Joined the armed services in 1950. Married Phyllis Ann Hoffmeister at Camp McCoy, WI February 3, 1951 and later moved to Rochester.

Employed with Northwestern Bell for 30 years until his retirement. He was very active as a union representative for the AFL CIO and was union president for CWA communication workers of America for many years.

Dick was very active in the Democratic party and had been a delegate to district, state and national conventions. In 1979 he and his wife were guests of President Jimmy Carter at the White House. They were recipients of the Joe Guzinski Award for recognition of dedicated and outstanding service in 1993.

Dick was involved in coaching youth football in the late 1960's and early 1970's as well as being involved with the Boy Scouts. He was an Eagle Scout, wood badge chip recipient and was awarded the Silver Beaver for work with the boy scouts. He was a vigil member of Blue Ox Lodge and Order of the Arrow. A long time member the Eagles, The Disabled America Veterans, the America Legion post 573 in Elgin and charter member of the Sons of the Legion. He was a drummer in the 330 ^rd Army Band during Korea as well as Drum and Bugle Corps out of St. Peter and Austin, Mn.

He loved to hunt and fish and wintered in AZ

Survivors include sons, Steven (Monica) of Elgin, Mn., Kevin (Laurajean) of Rochester Mn., Jay ( Debbra) of Rochester, Mn. and his daughter Normajean of Austin, Texas. Three grandchildren, Curt, Angela (Brad) and Scott (Nikki). Three great grandsons. The triplets, Jaxon, Jagger and Jordan who loved getting their $2 bills from their great grandpa and survived also by his special friend Joan Buske a    brother, Allen (Arlene) Rud and a sister, Eileen Attenberger and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Ann, parents and grandson Jamison Robert Rud.

The funeral service for Richard Rud will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday May 17th at Autumn Ridge Church in the Timothy Chapel with Pastor Andy Kumpel officiating. Viewing one hour prior to services at the church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday May 16th at Macken Funeral Home in the River Park Chapel.

Dick's family requested the Bell of Honor.

Burial in Oakwood cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 92.

Macken Funeral Home in charge  of arrangements.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com