Lola Rudd

Lola Rudd, age 81, of Mequon, WI, formerly of Sheboygan, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in the Memory Care Center at The Highlands of Newcastle Place in Mequon. She was born April 8, 1933, in Kiel, daughter of the late Carl & Theresa Halfmann and step-father, Albert Krupp. On April 12, 1958, she married Clark H. Rudd at St. Ann's Catholic Church in St. Anna. Clark preceded her in death on January 10, 1994. Throughout her life Lola was a caregiver; caring for her husband, Clark, their six children and her five grandchildren, as well as friends and neighbors on 27th St. in Sheboygan where she lived for many years. She continued the same caring demeanor at The Highlands Memory Care Center where she lived for the last year and a half. She also cared for a lot of animals, including many pets through the years on their hobby farm in Haven. Lola made lots of friends at Wigwam Mills where she worked for many years, retiring in 1992. She had a sharp wit, a twinkle in her eye and a loving touch for all who came in contact with her. Lola is survived by her children: Clark David Rudd (Jackie) Sheboygan Falls; Jim (Ann) Rudd of Charlotte, NC; Mary (Hans) Dittmar of Grafton, WI; Jane (Tom) Kress of Sheboygan; and Richard (Kim) Rudd of Greendale, WI; 5 grandchildren: Holden Rudd, Charlotte, NC; Kurt Duchow, Sheboygan; Connor Duchow, Madison, WI; Nolan and Carley Rudd, Greendale, WI; Sister-in-law: Donna Halfmann , Eau Claire; and many nieces and nephews. Lola was preceded in death by her husband and parents; daughter, Ann Rudd; sister, Kathryn Kraus; brother Delmar Halfmann; step-sister, Caroline Krupp; brothers-in law, Joe Krupp and Melvin Kraus. A funeral service for Lola will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at Ballhorn Chapels (1201 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan) with the Rev. John Berg officiating. Friends may call on Monday, at the funeral home, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Wildwood Cemetery immediately after the service. Lola's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff The Highlands at Newcastle Memory Care and Hospice Advantage for their compassion, kindness, and professional care; and to Pastors John Berg and Timothy Mech of Trinity Lutheran Church for their spiritual care of Lola.