David James Rudolph
April 27, 1961 - July 12, 2017
Obituary
WONEWOC-David J. Rudolph, age 56, of Wonewoc, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 27, 1961, in Madison, the son of Robert and Catherine (Talik) Rudolph. David graduated from Madison East High School with the class of 1979. He worked as a machinist for Addison Machine Inc. David loved hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling, nature and everything science. He hosted family reunions for years, had a great sense of humor and was an all-around good guy. David is survived by his mother, Cathy Thompson; sisters, Ruth Hunter and Audrey (Wade) Hauge; brother, Bob (Denise) Rudolph; significant other, Mary Lafferty; nephews, Nicholas (Breann) Bohne, Jacob (Heather) Bohne, Zach Hauge and Daryl Rudolph; nieces, Katie (Chris) Reynolds, Stacia (Steven) Schildt, Danielle (Jeremiah) Walsh, Shannon (Ryan) Jones, Grace Hauge, Christina (Caleb) Azure, Tonia Piontek, Ali Boettcher and Kaitlin Boettcher; special cousins, Cathy Haines and Lisa Weber; his loving god-mother, Bobbi Lounsbury; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; brother-in-law, Jeff Hunter; and step-father, Troy Thompson. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2017, with Father Michael Radowicz presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, in Mauston, at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Events
Visitation
Sat Jul 15, 2017 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Service
Sat Jul 15, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Memories
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Cathy Haines
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David will be sorely missed by us all. A great man, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a hard working guy, would give you the shirt off his back and want nothing in return. He was a prankster and loved to make us laugh. We have many memories we made together and with the family. Our hearts hurt for him leaving us but we are joyful he no longer is in pain. Godspeed Brother, fly high with your wings into His arms. Love you forever...
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PATRICIA MALEK
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Dear Cathy & Family, I am so sorry to learn of David's passing. I know there is nothing I can say or do to ease your pain, but please know that my good thoughts are with you & your family at this very difficult time. Love you all very much. Patricia Malek
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Gloria Brockman
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Cathy and Family, I want to express my sympathy to all of you on the loss of your beloved David. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with tomorrow and forward as you keep memories of David alive in your hearts. Gloria Brockman, St. Bernards
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Rich Paulson
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Davey Ruddy Buluis dead. damn. My condolences to all family and friends!
I knew Dave way back.. decades ago. He was one of the hardest working SOB's I've ever meet in my life. had a full time job, worked 8 hours + a day AND then went home and worked on his farm.
gawd and the times we went hunting.. he was a great hunter.. no no.. woodsman. Dave knew his land like the back of his hand...
I have great memories of working with Dave, which is hard to say when your working on a farm.
He was a great jokester, and as some have said always willing to lend a helping hand. Like I said haven't seen him in years, but still and always will have fond memories of him RIP my fiend.
God speed