Obituary
Mary Beth Rudolph
Mary Beth Rudolph, 75, passed away peacefully March 23, 2023. She was born Dec. 1, 1947 to Alois and Mary Louise Rudolph. A graduate of Aquinas High School and UW-La Crosse, she also pursued graduate work at UW-Stout in Menomonie. She was a voracious reader and regularly completed the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle. Mary Beth held various jobs during her lifetime, including early childhood educator and operating room technician. She retired, after decades of service, from AT&T where she was an active union member. Following retirement, she moved back to La Crosse where she enjoyed the camaraderie of classmates and friends.
She is survived by her siblings and their spouses: Don, Dave (Sandy), Al (Janice), Steve (Mary Ann), Mike (Evelyn)Rudolph and Ann (John) Zlabek and many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews on whom she showered her love as well as a child she placed for adoption. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 stillborn sisters, sister-in-law Karin Rudolph and a niece Sarah Zlabek.
In accordance with her wishes, her body has been cremated. Friends may call Wednesday, April 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gathering Place Event Center of the Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St., Onalaska. Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice.
Rudolph Family,
I was friend to Mary Beth many years ago. Went to visit her in Rochester, Mn. She was presently working at Mayo Hospital. Also many times in La Crosse we went out together. She would help anyone, as she was always giving person..my thoughts are with you. Bonnie Antony
Mary Beth was a kind friend, who always had a smile for you. She made a difference in a lot of lives. Rest in peace. Sending prayers and thoughts to family.
Dear Rudolph family, I have very fond memories of Mary Beth and her kindness growing up. I am sorry for the loss of your sister. The Rudolph and Young families although not genetically related were as close as if we had been related. Much love to each of you and peace to her memory and peace to your souls.
Love, Vicki McCarthy (Kopski)
Mary Beth was a friend for so many years. At Holy Trinity Grade School we shared the guidance of the nuns. Then at Aquinas lay teachers, priests and “new nuns” took over the teaching role. Mary Beth was an extremely intelligent woman. She helped to guide the 66ers first travel adventure through shopping, a play, and an overnight in Minneapolis. This led this group to many more exciting adventures together. My best wishes to her family as they remember the sweet events she brought to their lives.
Mary Beth was a warm-hearted friend who was especially kind to children. I met her in the “Tuesday night book club” in La Crosse in the early 80s, and she was at our house a lot when we were graduate students together at Stout.
I’ll never forget Mary Beth’s ready laugh and her friendship. She will be missed by many. I send my sincere condolences to the family.