Ruthvin I. 'Rudy' Hovland

MONONA- Ruthvin I. "Rudy" Hovland, age 93, of Monona, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at HospiceCare, Inc. He was born on Oct. 13, 1917, in Lunds Valley, N.D., the son of Thorvald and Caroline (Moen) Hovland. Following high school, Rudy graduated from Minot State Teachers College in North Dakota. He enlisted in the military and served his country during World War II. Rudy married the love of his life, Goodie, on Dec. 5, 1944. He worked as a contract manager for Klein-Dickert Co., Inc for 35 years. He was a member of the Exchange Club and St. Stephens Lutheran Church, where he served on the Property Committee and Building Task Force. Rudy also volunteered at Three Gaits Therapeutic Riding School for handicapped persons for several years. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa C. (Kevin) Forseth and Ingrid M. Hovland; grandson, Tracy S. (Anita) Lemke; and great-grandsons, Spencer and Carter Lemke. Rudy was preceded in death by his wife; parents; one sister; and seven brothers. Private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. A memorial service celebrating Rudys life will be held later this spring at St. Stephens Lutheran Church. Memorials: Memorial donations can be made to St. Stephens Church. Cemetery: Private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Service: A memorial service for Ruthvin Rudy Hovland will be held at ST. STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Dr, Monona, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011. A luncheon will follow the service.