Otto Christian Johann Rurode
from Arliss Powell - Arlissann80@comcast.net
 

Otto, son of Carl & Caroline Rurode, was born on his parent's farm in Nodaway Twp., Page Co., Iowa, on September 4, 1900. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church on September 23, 1900 with his baptizmal sponsors being Christian Soloman & Johann Wagoner.

He attended a nearby Center public school until he attended Immanuel Lutheran parochial school prior to confirmation.

Otto married Alice Peterson in Woonsocket, South Dakota. They farmed near her parents until their daughter married. They then moved to the Peterson farm at which time the daughter and son-in-law lived on their original place.

He was a quiet, pleasant man, close to the mother of the writer.

[written July 4, 2006]

 
Memorial Card -
In Loving Memory of Otto C. Rurode
 
Born: Sept 4, 1900
 
Died: Sept 17, 1980
 
Services: Basham Funeral Chapel, Woonsocket, S Dak, 2:00 pm, Friday, Sept 19, 1980
 
Clergy: Rev J. Einar Bach, Wessington Springs, S. Dak
 
Music: Louise Starr, organist
 
Casket Bearers: Ross Patterson, Randy Baysinger, Clarence Baysinger, Martin Jensen, Jerry Baysinger, Lawrence Baysinger
 
Interment: Eventide Cemetery, Woonsocket, S. Dak
 
Arrangements by: Basham Funeral Service, Woonsocket, S. Dak