Charles "Ed" Rude, 73 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Lakeland Health Care Center.  He was born July 6, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Oscar and Eleanor (Killa) Rude.  Ed was united in marriage to CA Romano-Rude on October 10, 1987 in IL. He loved his motorcycle and truck driving.  Ed was an automobile aficionado and enjoyed Nascar.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, CA Romano-Rude, two children; James Rude of Menomonee Falls, WI and Tricia Rude of West Bend, WI, two step-children; Craig (Barbara) Nienas and Gwen (Armando) Arrellas, 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four siblings; Art (Janet) Rude, Bill Rude, Bob (Maxine) Rude and Helen Rude.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary (Chet) Nowak and sister-in-law, Sandy Rude

Memorial Mass will be 11AM on Monday, March 20, 2017 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 107 W Walworth St. Elkhorn, WI.  Visitation will be 10AM until service time Monday at the church.  Arrangements handled by Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory of Elkhorn, WI.  Online guest book www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.