Wayne Ruedy

Ruedy, Wayne L. Born April 8, 1917 in Waterville, MN to Cora and Louis A. Ruedy, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2006 at the age of 89 years. He was preceded in death by siblings, Ralph Ruedy and Lois Lee. Wayne grew up in Minneapolis, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1935. He attended the University of Minnesota, graduating from the School of Pharmacy in 1940. In college he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, the Silver Spurs and the Iron Wedge (both academic honor societies). Soon after graduation, Pearl Harbor was attacked and Wayne immediately enlisted in the 26th General Hospital, US Army. On his first leave from training at Fort Sill, OK, Wayne returned home and married his college sweetheart, Elizabeth Richter, on August 8, 1942. He spent the next three years stationed in Scotland, Italy and North Africa. Following the war, Wayne returned to pharmacy with Keller Drug (later called Clancy's) of Edina. Making a career change in the mid 1950's, he joined the family company, Brechet & Richter Company, becoming Vice President and retired in 1978. He was active in Edina sports, coaching Little League and was a charter member of Braemar Golf Course. In retirement, Wayne thoroughly enjoyed his time hunting, fishing, golfing, traveling and championing his grandchildren's extracurricular activities. Ready for a game of golf anytime, he was proud of "shooting his age" more than once & hit several holes-in-one. Wayne was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. He retired as a Lt. Col. in the Army Reserves. Wayne is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth, wife of 64 years; son, Michael W. Ruedy, Edina; daughters, Mary Adas (David), Plantation, FL, Ann Lohman (Glen), Spencer, IA, and Barbara McGlynn (fiancé Paul Althoff), Edina; 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank all those who helped with Wayne's medical needs; Dr. Ollila and his wonderful staff, the caring staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, especially the Palliative Care Team, and all those at N.C. Little Hospice of Edina, where he spent his last peaceful and comfortable hours surrounded by his loving family. Wayne's amazing enthusiasm, love of nature and zest for life were gifts he gave to his family and friends. His gentlemanly manners and smile will be missed by all. A memorial service in celebration of Wayne's life will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, November 22, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, West 50th Street & Woodale Ave, Edina. A private interment will be held Tuesday, before the memorial service at Lakewood Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and N.C. Little Hospice. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Wayne Ruedy

November 19, 2006

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Wayne Ruedy

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