Karl Rudi

Karl Rudi, 81 of Marmaduke, died on Sunday at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. Karl worked at Emerson Electric for 24 years followed by 13 years at the Paragould Post Office. He was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Lydia Schechter Rudi; brothers Henry and Albert Rudi and sister, Erna Rudi.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Rudi of the home; daughters, Shani (Roger) Barnhill and Kara (Michael) Washington of Paragould; son Eric (Ginnie) Rudi; brother, Robert Rudi of Paragould; grandsons, Josh (Sarah Yopp) Barnhill, Ethan Barnhill, Ryder Barnhill, Wesley Washington, Cannon Washington, Austen Rudi and granddaughter, Lexi Rudi.

Private family services are planned. A public graveside service will be on Thursday at 12:30 PM at Memorial Gardens cemetery. Masks will be required to attend the service.

Memorials may be made to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church, Arkansas Children’s Hospital or LeBonneur Children’s Hospital.