Merlin Earl Rudy

Merlin Earl Rudy, age 53, of Strum died unexpectedly on Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 6, 1963 in Gilmanton to LeRoy and Ardella (Olson) Rudy. He grew up there and graduated from Gilmanton High School in 1981. Merlin served his country in the U.S. Navy. He worked at Ashley Furniture for almost 20 years as a machine operator. Merlin loved riding motorcycles, four-wheeling, and fishing. He had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful uncle; he will be deeply missed.

Merlin is survived by his mother, Ardella Rudy of Eau Claire; sister, Dawn Wendt of Eau Claire; five brothers, Richard (Wendy) Rudy of Whitehall, Randy Rudy of Whitehall, Scott (Laura) Rudy of Huntsville, AL, Mike Rudy of Arcadia, and Virgil Rudy of Arcadia; niece, Jessy (Pat) Suckow of Eau Claire; five nephews, Cody Rudy of Whitehall, Chad Rudy of Blair, Ashton Rudy of Holmen, Alex Rudy of Holmen, and Casey Lahen of Black River Falls; two great-nieces, Jadyn and Jordyn Suckow of Eau Claire; and longtime friend, Bob Deetz of Strum.

He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Rudy, and brother, Jeff Rudy.

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Visitation

APR 8. 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home - Mondovi
465 W. Main St.
Mondovi, WI 54755

Military Honors

APR 8. 2:30 PM (CDT)

Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home - Mondovi
465 W. Main St.
Mondovi, WI 54755

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