Brian M. Rude's Obituary
Brian M. Rude was born on April 8, 1956 in Portland, Oregon to Alfred & Violet Wilkins Rude.
He died at his home in Rainier on May 18, 2005 at the age of 49.
He was educated in St. Helens graduating in 1974.
He was a metal fabricator and warehouseman for a steel company.
He lived in the area all of his life with the exception of the four years he spent in the Army, discharging in 1978.
He was a protestant and he enjoyed camping, the coast, hunting & fishing.
Survived by: 4 siblings: Vonnie Barrett, Patricia Kennedy, Michael Rude all of St. Helens; Harvey Rude of Seattle, WA.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private family service to be held.
Private interment: Willamette National Cemetery-Portland, Oregon
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