Warren Lee Rhude

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Warren Lee Rhude, 86, died peacefully in his home on Monday February 23, 2026 at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Maple Grove, MN. Warren was born in Winona, MN on July 30, 1939 to Percival Orville and Margarethe Ann (Syverson) Rhude. Warren grew up on the family farm in Arcadia, WI and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1957. He married Marcene Schwertel on November 14, 1959 at American Lutheran Church in Arcadia, WI. They later divorced. Warren worked as a truck dispatcher for many years starting at Gateway Transportation Company in LaCrosse, WI. On February 28, 1992, he married Shirley Neuberger at North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills, MN. After retirement Warren and Shirley moved to The Villages, FL. While in Florida they enjoyed the weather, golfing and The Villages retirement community. In 2023 they moved back to Maple Grove, MN.

Warren is survived by his wife Shirley, 3 children, Michael (Darlene) and John (Mitzi) of Arcadia, WI, and Stacey (Dale) Picotte of Milaca, MN; stepson, Robert (Deb) Neuberger of Hanover, MN; 10 grandchildren, Camryn Rhude, Philip Bernard, Shanna (Cory Onsrud) Rhude, Codey (Abby) Rhude, Blake Rhude, Tyler Burrows, Kaylee (Terrel) Jacquet, Ciara Burrows, Ashley (Zach) Karna, and Tyler (Courtney) Picotte; 2 step-grandchildren, Mitchell ( Abby ) Neuberger and Danielle (Ryan) Long; and 12 great grandchildren.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mitchell; and stepdaughter, Sammarie.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 14, 2026 at Tamarack Lutheran Church, Arcadia, WI. Visitation is from 1:00 to 2:30 with a service following.

There will be a private burial at the Tamarack Cemetery later this spring.

memorial service

Memorial Service

March 14, 2026

Tamarack Lutheran Church W24241 Norway Valley Rd, Arcadia, WI 54612, USA

Visitation starting at 1:00 PM

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services