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Norman Hestad Rude

9/18/2020

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​Norman Hestad Rude, age 86, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on September 17th, 1934 in Estevan, Saskatchewan.  His parents were Nickolai and Emma Rude.  He moved to Ontario and married his loving wife, Pat (Darlene) Rude in 1960.  She passed away in 2008.  Survived and lovingly remembered by daughter Deby Williams (Bob), daughter Susan Rude, grandchildren Chris Williams, Cheri Oldham (Ryan), Nickolai Ruttan-Rude (Janelle), David Ruttan-Rude (Elsie), great grandchildren Ben Oldham, Evalee Oldham and Ray Ruttan-Rude.

Norman was a manager at Lloyd Doors in Wingham as well as a school bus driver in Mount Forest. He was always very involved in his community in both Wingham and Mount Forest. He was a member of the Optimist Club, Anglican Church, Curling Club, Lawn Bowling Club, as well as a Treasurer with the Mount Forest Archives.  He was an avid gardener and he loved his family very deeply. He formed deep bonds with everyone around him. 

Cremation has occurred, and due to the current pandemic situation a private family interment and celebration of life will be held.  The family encourages all who knew him to remember him in their own way from the safety of their homes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com.
8 Comments
Cathy Koebel
9/19/2020 01:40:42 am

Norm was a wonderful person who loved his family dearly. He will be missed. Condolences to Susan, Deb and families.

Love n Hugs from Bernie and Cathy

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Carol Merryweather
9/19/2020 01:39:27 pm

Thinking of all of you . Norm was such a lovely man and I know you all will miss him like crazy. hugs. . . Carol

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Joan & Bruce Pulsifer
9/19/2020 01:54:38 pm

To Deby and Susan –
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, Norm. He was a fun and very caring man.
I (Joan) was a cousin of your Mom, Pat. My mother (Jerene) was a sister of your grandfather (Ross).
Although we didn’t see each often, we will miss Norm.
Love and prayers at this time of sadness for your families.
Joan (Clements) and Bruce Pulsifer

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Joan & Bruce Pulsifer
9/20/2020 04:29:58 pm

To Deby and Susan –
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, Norm. He was a fun and caring man. We always enjoyed our times with him and your Mom.
I (Joan) was a cousin of your Mom, Pat. My mother (Jerene) was a sister of your grandfather (Ross).
Although we didn’t see each often, we will miss Norm.
Love and prayers at this time of sadness for your families.
Joan (Clements) and Bruce Pulsifer

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crystal vanee
9/24/2020 12:36:08 pm

I am sorry for ur guys loss he was a great person I remember he was my bus driver when I was small my heart goes out to the family rip norm I will dearly miss seeing u and ur laughs

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Cindy Lohse
9/25/2020 01:05:13 pm

So sorry to hear about Norman. Norman came out to Saskatchewan to visit mom Darlene Lund. We were going on our family holiday to Medora North Dakota. So Norman came along with Mom and my Aunt. So we all got to meet him. I got a very nice picture of him. I have even got a few cards from himI seen on Facebook he wished my nieces a Happy Birthday just on Sept 11. It was a shock to hear about his stroke. Deepest Sympathy to all of his family.

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Barb Schuknecht
10/3/2020 08:35:19 pm

Sincere sympathies to the family of Norm. We knew him from the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club as he was the Drawmaster for many of the tournaments we bowled in. He was always humourous and fun to be around.
Sincerely,
District Chair,
Steve Schuknecht

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Deborah Lapping
10/3/2020 11:00:32 pm

What a terrible loss for all of the family. He was a super Dad, Grandpa and great Grandpa.. There was SO much love for him and from him. Though for most of the years I knew him, he was working in the basement steadily and constantly filling and opening molds while Deby and I would be painting and yakking in the workroom above, he always had time for a chat when he came up for air! He was always a constant, steadying presence in his families life. He will sorely missed by his family and friends and I know that I will never forget him. Deepest and sincerest condolences to you all. Much love always.

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