Bettejane Rudel Obituary
We bid farewell to Bettejane Rudel of Columbia, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 11, 2025 at the age of 79. Bettejane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Retzlaff and Theresa Retzlaff (Fleck); her brother Charles Retzlaff; her husband Richard Kenneth Rudel (Dick) of Sterling Colorado; and her parents-in-law, Arlington (Arlie) and Julia Rudel (Lucille).
She is survived by: her brother Robert Retzlaff (Bob); her son David; her sibling's children, Mathew, John, Jenifer, Alicia, Theresa, Lori, Becky, Charles, Jay and Jeremy; and her son Scott.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donation to the National Parks and Conservation Association 777 6th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001 https://support.npca.org.
