Yvonne Faye Ingram (Rud), age 86, of Osceola, Wiscosnin, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 after a courageous battle of dementia.
Yvonne was born to Paul and Ethel Rud (Schmidt) on March 29, 1938 in East Farmington, Wisconsin. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1956. Yvonne married the love of her life, Louie on Sept.20, 1958 and supported him during his 21 years of service in the United States Air Force. Yvonne was blessed with three children, Terry, Jody and Scott.
In her younger years, Yvonne had a love for horses and was a member of the Dalles Saddle Club. She and her horse Fire took first-place in barrel racing at the Minnesota State Fair in 1954. She and Fire had the privilege of carrying the American flag in honor of the grand opening of the bridge on 243 in 1955. Yvonne was a faithful fan and score keeper for Louie and their sons during their fast pitch softball and baseball games/tournaments. In 2009, Yvonne and Louie served as Grand Marshalls in the Osceola Parade.
Yvonne excelled in every aspect of her life from teaching ceramics at her shop (Cracked Pot Ceramics), competing in golf and bowling leagues where she flourished as Women’s Club Champion at Krooked Kreek Golf Course for a total of 11 years, 10 of which were consecutive years and she held Women’s High Average for bowling for many years as well.
Yvonne enjoyed doing embroidery sewing and making quilts and blankets for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her favorite thing to do was to cook (too much food) for her family during the holidays and on special occasions. Yvonne’s true joy was spending time with or taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Yvonne is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Louie; children, Terry (Debbie) and Jody (Bobby); five grandchildren, Kristi (Daren), Melissa (Andrew), Brody (Paige), Tyler and Joanna; along with 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Don (Andrea) Rud and brother-in-law Ed Gear.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her son, Scott (Hard Rock), who passed away in April 1984; brother, John Rud; sister, Joan Gear; sister-in-law, Barb Rud; nephews, Justin Rud and Ken Silvey; great nephew, Weston Rud; and father and mother Paul and Ether Rud.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Zion Lutheran Church in East Farmington, Wisconsin, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, East Farmington. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, Wiscosnin. Condolences may be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
