Sharon Rude, 76, rural Beltrami, MN, died on Monday, November 30, 2015, at her home.

Sharon was born on October 8, 1939, to Patrick and Charlotte "Lottie" (Westover) Mulcahy in Crookston, MN. On February 14, 1958, she was united in marriage to Robert Rude at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Nielsville, MN. They were married for 57 years. Over the years Sharon was involved in many activities, but she was always available to assist Robert with the farm work until they retired in 2010.

Sharon was devoted to her family, friends, community, and church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and volunteering. Sharon served in many different leadership positions at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Beltrami, and volunteered her time with the WELCA quilters at Trinity Lutheran Church making quilts for those in need. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with Robert and their friends. Sharon was a talented ceramist, seamstress and quilter. She owned "Country Ceramics" and taught ceramics classes in the 1980's and early 1990's, before closing her business to take care of her mother, Charlotte Mulcahy.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert, Beltrami, MN; one daughter, Heidi (son-in-law, John) Rude-Sprynczynatyk, Eagan, MN; several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Charlotte "Lottie" Mulcahy.

Funeral service will be at 11:00a.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Beltrami, MN.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Beltrami, MN.