Pierz – Gail S. Rude, 88 year old resident of Pierz, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Harmony House in Pierz.
Gail Shirley Kverno was born on August 13, 1934 in Polk County, Minnesota, to the late Clarence and Mildred (Johnson) Kverno.
She was united in marriage to James Rude on August 28, 1954.
Gail loved animals and always had dogs (raised Norwegian Elkhounds) cats, horses and various farm animals. She did cake decorating, various crafts, hunting and fishing, horseback riding, ceramics and flower arranging.
She was active in her church, 4-H and girl scouts. She played the organ on Sundays and sang in the church choir.
Gail worked at the TRF Times Newspaper, Senior Citizens Center, and in her younger years at Northwestern Bell.
Gail is survived by her children, Deb (Jerry) Skaaren and Jeff (Noelle) Rude; grandchildren, Cory Skaaren (Jessica), Kellie Skaaren (Matt), Madison Payton (Taylor), Jack Rude; great-grandson, Aven Guertin.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mildred Kverno; husband, James Rude; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Sue Kverno.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Abundant Life Church in Thief River Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Tuesday at the church.
Caring for Gail and her family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls.
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