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Judith Ann Ruud

Nov 1, 1944 – Feb 25, 2017

Service Details

Date:   Friday, March 3, 2017

Location:  Pentecost Lutheran Church, 2213 Coolidge Avenue

Visitation:  10:00am until the time of the service

Funeral:  11:00am

Burial:  2:00pm at the chapel of West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue

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Racine – Judith Ann Ruud, 72, received the promise of eternal life on Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born in Milwaukee on November 1, 1944, daughter of the late Chester and Edna (nee: Schultz) Kasinski.

Judith was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wayne E. Ruud, on June 20, 1964, at Centennial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.

Judith graduated from Pulaski High School in Milwaukee in 1962. She was a teacher’s aide for the Racine Unified School District for 32 years. Following retirement, she was a volunteer for Little Saints and Cops for Kids. Judith enjoyed puzzles, computer games, and going to the movies. She was a true fan of The Statler Brothers. Above all, Judith loved her family tremendously and enjoyed doting on her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Judith leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Wayne Ruud; daughters, Laura Martinson, Lisa Ruud; granddaughters, Haley Martinson, Miranda Martinson; sister, Joan Malinowski; brother, Ken Kasinski; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

In addition to her parents, Judith is preceded in death by her son, Scott Ruud; father-in-law, Clarence Ruud; mother-in-law, Viola Ruud; brother-in-law, Joseph Malinowski; and sister-in-law, Gloria Kasinski.

A celebration of Judith’s life will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017, 11:00am, at Pentecost Lutheran Church, 2213 Coolidge Avenue, with Rev. Luke Jacob officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Interment will take place at 2:00pm on Friday at the chapel of West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to Pentecost Lutheran Church.

The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to the staff at Ascension-All Saints, especially Mary Jo and Alyssa from ICU, for the love and care given to Judith during this difficult time.

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  1. Dawn Brzezicki says

    Lisa,
    Try to remember those special times with your Mom, it will help ease the pain in your heart. Life is precious, take things one day at a time and your pain should eventually become bearable. Please know that if you need anything I will be there to help or lean on.
    Sincerely,
    Dawn

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Thank you for an exceptional service for our mother – Juan Munoz

My siblings and I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to plan a funeral for our beloved mother – Juana Munoz. During this difficult time, we were fortunate enough to come across a funeral home that truly went above and beyond what was expected. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and safety throughout the entire process was truly remarkable.

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Overall, we cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Mark and broader Draeger Langendorf team. Their attention to detail, commitment to our safety, and genuine compassion made a difficult time a little more bearable. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of funeral arrangements, as they truly go above and beyond to ensure that every detail is taken care of and that families are supported throughout the entire process.

– Epifanio and The Munoz Family

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