Charles M. Ruud
July 31, 1929 ~ October 15, 2011
Age 82 of Forest Lake, passed away on October 15th. Preceded in death by brother, Paul Ruud. Survived by wife, Margaret (Hendricks); Step children, Doug (Sandi) Hendricks, Kathy (Larry) Paron, Ken Hendricks, Nancy (Dan)Lundstrom, Phil Hendricks, John (Cindy Pollock) Hendricks; Step grandchildren, Anne Paron, Julie (Nate) Minion, Matt (Kim)Hendricks, Molly (Mitch) Newman, Andrew (Lisa) Lundstrom, Caitie Lundstrom; Becca Hendricks Step great grandchildren, Stella Minion, Ingrid Newman; Sister-in-law, Mavis Ruud; nieces, Cathy Sorum, Jan (Jerry) Hauck; nephew, Tom (Melanie) Ruud; great nieces, Shannon (Tony) Smieja, Nicole Ruud; great nephews, Paul (Roslyn) Hauck, Justin (Andrea) Ruud. Memorial service will be 11 AM on Wed. Oct 19th at Roberts Family Funeral Home 555 SW Centennial Dr. Forest Lake, with a gathering one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
On behalf of Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 we give thanks for his military service to our nation.
Charlie was a kind soul, always cared about others and loved to hear about how the family was. He was sweet and a joy to be around. We will miss him alot, but now he is at peace and not suffering any more.