Russell “Russ” Rudy, age 74 of Walnut, Iowa died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Cass Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Memorial services are set for 11 am, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic with Rev. Garry DeGeest officiating. A reception will be held following the service at the funeral home. A visitation with the family present will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 5 pm till 7 pm at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic.
Memorials can be made in his honor and will be designated at a later date.
The Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Atlantic is caring for the Rudy family at this time and condolences can be sent at: schmidtffh.com
Surviving and remembering him are
Wife, Pamela Rudy of Atlantic, IA
Children: son, Tony (Katie) Rudy of Nebraska City, NE; daughter, Katie (Robin) Anderson of Dallas Center, IA; and stepdaughter Christina Chavez of Fort Dodge, IA;
Siblings: brother Roger (Sue) Rudy of Atlantic, IA; brother Randall (Jeannie) Rudy of Anita, IA; and sister Rhonda Gallagher (Steve Nevins) of Avoca, IA
12 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
