Waunakee - Rudolph "Rudy" Girardi, age 74, died on Friday Aug 30, 2013 at his home. He was born in Norway, Michigan to Chester and Marie (Rozine) Girardi. Rudy grew up in Manitowoc and lived in Fond du Lac and Marinette. For the past 22 years he lived in Waunakee. Rudy was a grocer all his life and was the past owner, with his brother Tom, of the Piggly Wiggly in Waunakee. Upon retirement he volunteered for Meals on Wheels and the RSVP program in Dane County.
Survivors include his wife Mary and his children; Michael (Anna) Girardi, Marie-Claire (John) Morris, Theresa Girardi, Gary (Jan) Londré, Marty Londré, and Sara Londré; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters Dorothy Inserra, Dolores (Larry) Anhalt, Gail (Bob) Shannon; one brother Tom (Carol) Girardi and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday Sept 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q Waunakee, Rev Craig Mousin will preside. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. A gathering will follow at Rex's Innkeeper in Waunakee.
Tributes
Larry Chase wrote on Sep 19, 2013:
"Mary And Family
I had the pleasure of knowing Rudy for more than 30 years working for Schultz Piggly Wiggly. We met when he worked for the cooperate company. Then he hired me as a produce manager in the new store in Waunakee. Both Rudy and Mary where a pleasure to work for and they helped me in many ways. Will miss his sense of humor. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the whole family. Rudy will be missed. Thanks for everything Rudy. God be with you.
Larry Chase"
Liz Erickson wrote on Sep 6, 2013:
"Mary & Family,
We will always remember Rudy's up-beat personality, his kindness, his days walking the dog in the neighborhood & just watching the two of you sitting in the driveway enjoying the days. May God Bless you all at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Liz & Roger Erickson"
Jean Shannon wrote on Sep 4, 2013:
"To the family of Rudy. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy of your loss. It is very difficult to deal with the loss od someone whom you all loved very much. May God be with all of you.
Love & Prayers, Jean Bob Shannon"