Betsy (Branstetter) Rude, 89, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29th, 2024.
Betsy was born on January 11th, 1935 in Sullivan, Indiana to Henry Warren Branstetter and Vollie (Ashcraft) Branstetter. She married Charles H. Rude, Jr. on December 28, 1955 in Centralia, Illinois and he preceded in her in death on May 12, 1989.
Betsy is survived by her loving daughters: Charlene Smith and husband Steve of Cottleville, Missouri and Linda Mijal and husband Phil of The Villages, Florida; grandchildren: Jennifer Moll of Bridgeton, Missouri and Chris Smith and wife Rachel of St. Charles, Missouri, great-granddaughters Hesleigh and Raegan Smith; sister-in-law: Marlyn Culbreth; and two nieces: Dana Waggoner and Kelly Culbreth.
Betsy earned her Bachelors Degree in Education at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, where she met her husband, Charles. She dedicated 29 years of her life to teaching at the Centralia City Schools. She was a passionate educator who touched the lives of many students throughout her career.
Betsy is preceded in death by her parents, husband, father and mother-in-law: Charles H. Rude, Sr. and Cara Dora Rude, and brother-in-law: William "Bill" Culbreth.
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