Newton Henry Rude,

Age: 86 WidowedCity of Residence: Sheridan, IndianaDate of Death: Sunday, December 16, 2012Place of Death: At Kindred Transitional Care & Rehabilitation at ParkwoodCause of Death: Natural Causes Mr. Newton H. Rude, Jr. was born in Winamac, Indiana, on February 27, 1926, the son of the late Newton H. Rude, Sr. and Geneva Clorinda (DePoy) Rude. On August 19, 1944, he was married to Clara Ruth (Freeman) Rude, in Pulaski County, Indiana. Mrs. Rude passed away on June 13, 2012. While living in Winamac, Newton farmed for two years. He then moved to Mishawaka, Indiana. For a period of time, the Rude family operated a restaurant in Headley, Indiana. In 1961, the family moved to Boone County, Indiana. Newton was a Union Iron Worker with Local #22 in Indianapolis, until his retirement in 1981. He also farmed until 1989.Newton dedicated his life to his family and loved to care for them. He enjoyed gardening in his free time.Memberships: Winamac Christian Church – Winamac, IndianaOfficiating: Chaplain David ClaytonFuneral Services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.Visitation is planned for Wednesday, December 19, 2012, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon, Indiana.Interment will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan, Indiana.Survivors: Two Sons: Mr. Russ R. Rude and wife, Vickie – Sheridan, Indiana Mr. Roy R. Rude and wife, Sharleen – Sheridan, IndianaOne Brother: Mr. Lawrence Rude and wife, Delores “Bunny” – Logansport, INOne Sister: Mrs. Leona Good - Rochester, IndianaThree Granddaughters: Kate Fisher and husband, Steve – Sheridan, Indiana Becky Ogle and husband, Jason – Carmel, Indiana Amy Rude – Lafayette, IndianaSix Great GrandchildrenDeceased: He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur Rude and Harold Rude; two sisters, Delores Guise and Arlene Stienman; and a grandson, Terry Rude.Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 13067, Alexandria, Virginia 22312-9067 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Newton Henry Rude,

December 18, 2012