Marian Lou Rude Obituary
The passing of Marian Lou Rude of Brookings, South Dakota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 21, 2026 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ludvig O. Petersen and Dagny I. Petersen (Kjergaard); her husband Vernon H. Rude; her stepson Vernon H. Rude, Jr.; her sister Helen M. Minor; and her siblings-in-law, Donald Pearson, Dwaine Minor and Marie Petersen.
She is survived by: her siblings, Irene Pearson of Willmar, MN, Robert Petersen (Marvelyn) of Tyler, MN, Lyle Petersen (Norma) of Fairhope, AL and Dennis Petersen (Jan) of Plano, TX; and her niece Lisa (Cliff Friedrich) of Brookings, SD..
In lieu of flowers, Marian suggested donations be made to the SDSU Rodeo Club, the SDSU Foundation or to First Lutheran Cemetery.
