Larry Lambert Ruhde
November 02, 1928 - June 11, 2015
Obituary
Ruhde, Larry L.
MADISON/ MARSHFIELD- Larry L. Ruhde, age 86, of Madison, formerly of Marshfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Avalon Senior Care. He was born on Nov. 2, 1928, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Harry W. and Helen Ruhde. On Aug. 27, 1960, Larry married Susan Jordan in Madison. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber. Larry was an avid birder and loved the outdoors. He volunteered extensively for Meals on Wheels, the Mead Wildlife Center and numerous wildlife organizations, along with the American Red Cross. He is survived by his two sons, David (Susan) Ruhde of McFarland and Matthew Ruhde of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Noah and Margreta; and brother, Dean Ruhde. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; and brother, Richard. A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 10 a.m. until noon, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, followed by military rites at noon. The family would like to thank Avalon Senior Care, Agrace HospiceCare and St. Mary's Adult Day Health Center for their wonderful care given to Larry. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Tue Jun 16, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Tim Ruhde
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David and Matt you had a great dad and I was lucky to have a great uncle. I often think of all the times we spent together, especially holidays at grandpa's .
RS
Robert Sanders
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Matt and David,
I always remember the Farmers Day that we held at our store at the 5 corners Marshfield.
We always gave away a live hog and the person that could guess the weight of the hog would win the it. I think we did this for about 20 years or more. I will never forget the year that your Dad and my uncle Al were taking the hog to get it weighed on a scale at the feed mill and it got loose. It was an unforgettable sight watching them trying to catch that pig chasing it down main street Marshfield.
Sorry I can not be there as I now live in Endictt NY now but will be thinking about the good times I had with your DAD town. He was a TRUE FRIEND and will be missed by us all.
Bob Sanders gasmanrs@outlook.com
PS: Yes they did catch the PIG!
JZ
Jonathan Zellmer
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To Larry's Family: I really enjoyed going birding with Larry, it was great to spend time with such a young elderly person. Larry gave me a call before he left his house in Marshfield, WI this last year and told me the bad news in a good way.
To Larry: When I go birding you can come along anytime Larry. Thanks for living around me and setting such a good example for me to follow.
Thanks,
Jon