Brian David Rude

Background

Rude, Brian David was born on August 25, 1955 in Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Raymond and Conelee (Johnson) Rude.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Luther College, 1977; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1994.

Career

Member Wisconsin Assembly, Madison, 1982-1984, Wisconsin Senate, Madison, 1984-2000. President Wisconsin State Sen., 1993-1996, 98. With corporation communications Trane Company, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1981-1985.

Vice president Dairyland Power Cooperative. Board directors Harris Bank of Westby, Riverfront, Inc.

Achievements

• Brian David Rude has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board advisers National Trust Historic Preservation, since 1990. Member Lions, Sons of Norway, Norwegian-American History Association (trustee).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening, traveling, fishing.

Connections

Married Karen Thulin. Children: Erik, Nels.

Father:

Raymond Rude

Mother:

Conelee (Johnson) Rude

Spouse:

Karen Thulin

child:

Nels Rude

child:

Erik Rude