"Sending love and hugs to Brooke and the Rude family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Laura Pirie and Jack Ziegler"
In loving memory of
James Julius Rude
May 18, 1941 - April 3, 2023
James "Jim" Julius Rude passed away on April 3, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Jim was born on May 18, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI to parents Julius & Marjorie Rude. He graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire with a Bachelor's Degree.
After 30 years in the investment business, he retired from Piper Jaffray. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many years with Brooke at their lake home in Minocqua, WI. He loved watching the day go by on the lake.
He is survived by his loving wife Brooke Towey; son Christopher (Sarah) and grandchildren Samantha and James Rude Plymouth, MN; daughter Alison (John) and grandchildren Thomas, Daniel and Adeline Wyant of Edina, MN; sisters Linda Silver of St. Louis Park, MN and Sarah Hughes (Denise Hutchinson) of Chandler AZ; stepchildren Mary (John) and children Katherine and Charles Pope of Kirkland, WA and William Towey of Bloomington, MN.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Laura Ellen Rude and first wife Dana Damon Rude.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN). Donuts and coffee after service. Burial will be in Eau Claire, WI.
Memorials for Jim are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association. Link www.ALZ.org.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rude family; to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.
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"We send our love and condolences to all of the Rude family. Rest in our Lord?s comfort , strength and peace. Kathi and Pat Rile"
"Jim was a great mentor and friend to me during our days and years together at Piper Jaffray. He was always very kind and patient and always smiling and laughing. He truly made my time at Piper with him memorable and fun,. Much of his wisdom that he provided me I still use today in my daily life, but most of all I will always remember Jim as being a good friend. Jim will be missed by many, and his memory will last forever as a great bond salesperson and partner. He nicknamed me early in my career Doogie, a name that still follows me in my career and each time I hear it I am reminder of Jim and our wonderful days together at Piper. We will all miss you Jim! -Brad Winges"
"We are sad for Brooke and all Jim's family. Your time together in Minocqua was precious, and we are glad to have shared some of those good years with you. With caring and sympathy, Nancy and Robin"
"Being Jim's cousin and living next door to him I remember walking to our grade school together sometimes. He always kidded me about being the same age as he was for 3 months of the year until his birthday would make him a year older. Then as teenagers we lived walking distance from each other also. He was godfather to my son Jeff and we stayed in touch through the years even living far apart. We had a great "reunion" in Eau Claire with a lunch with those from his family and mine and sitting next to him and getting to talk in person was a special memory to have always. Love to you Jim"