The exciting moments of pregnancy turned to sorrow for Taylor Wika and Daniel Rude of Halstad, MN, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, with the peaceful passing of their precious baby boy, Cullen Michael Rude.

Cullen is survived by his loving parents, Taylor and Danny; big sister, Cora; maternal grandparents, DeAnn Wika and Jason (Sherry) Wika; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Lani Rude; maternal great-grandparents, Terry and Beverly Wika, and Larry Dakken; paternal great-grandma, Marion Rude; uncles: Elijah (Karissa) Rude, Josh (Amanda) Rude, Tanner Wika and Matthew WIka; aunt, Mackenzie Wika and cousins: Aubrey Rude, Hailey Rude, Ella Rude, Andersen Rude, Eleanora Wika and Everleigh Rude.

He was welcomed into Heaven by his maternal great grandmas, Sharon Dakken and Rosemary Baker and paternal great-grandparents, Vernon Rude and Marvin and Arlene Andersen.

A private family service will be held.