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Rick Gudex Obituary
Richard "Rick" Gudex, 48, of Fond du Lac went peacefully to his heavenly home Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 23, 1968, the son of Donald and Diane (nee Stoffel) Gudex. Rick graduated from St. Mary's Grade School, Eden and thereafter St. Mary's Springs High School in 1986. Rick went on to MPTC from there he excelled in any job he touched, such as Gehl Co. of West Bend in management and Brenner Tank in Fond du Lac. On October 16, 1993. Rick married Kimberly Wolc at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eden. He worked at Brenner Tank as a production manager for 15 years. He was a member of Holy Family Parish. Rick was elected at age 28 as the Mayor of Mayville and served from 1998 to 2000. He served on the Eden Village Board for several years and thereafter from 2009 to 2012 was a member of the Fond du Lac City council. He ran for State Senate for the 18th district in 2012 and won, he became Senator Rick Gudex. He focused on jobs while in the Senate, serving as the chairman of the Economic Development & Commerce Committee, the vice chairman of the Workforce Development Committee, and board member of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Rick was the most people caring person, a great model for young people in Wisconsin, to pursue their dreams without compromising their values. Everyone who met him walked away impressed by all his accomplishments, with his warm smile and cheery attitude, always willing to help everyone.
Rick will be greatly missed by his wife Kim, children Jayce and Alexana, parents Don and Diane Gudex of Eden, brother Joel (Nancy) Gudex, sister Breyn (Joe Vitale) Gudex, niece Shauni Gudex, nephews Saul, Skyler and Spencer Gudex, father and mother-in-law Frank and Barb Wolc, brother-in-laws Scott and Troy Wolc, sisters-in-law Lisa Giese and Tammy Wolc, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends.
Rick was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and godparents Alois and Rita Stoffel, paternal grandparents Loren and Vera Gudex, close uncle and aunt Matt and Helen Klumpyan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Oct. 17th at 2:00 PM at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, W1562 Hwy B, Eden. Rev. Mark Jones and Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate with cremation to follow.
Visitation will be Monday Oct.17th at the CHURCH from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. Memorials are appreciated to the family.
Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com
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Jason and Heather Brenenstuhl
October 24, 2016
We here at Wyldewood Baptist Church send our condolences to Kim and family. We are praying for you that God would give you peace and strength during this time.
Love
Paula
October 17, 2016
Diane and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time. You are in my prayers and thoughts. I know how difficult this time is for all of you.
With deepest sympathy,
Paula. SFH kitchen
Barb Bloch
October 17, 2016
Kim,
My thoughts and prayers to you and your children during this tragic and difficult time. Heartfelt condolences, Barb Bloch Tastefully Simple Hostess
Beth and Mike Dardis and family
October 17, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sharyn Weaver
October 17, 2016
Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know it has been a long time since we have seen each other but I am so sorry for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Todd Schaefer
October 17, 2016
Kim, Jayce, Alexana & all of Rick's family. I was honored to call Rick my friend for many years at Brenner. Seems like it was yesterday hunting pheasants with Rick at his parents place. He will missed. Peace and comfort.
Jane & Ralph Petrie
October 17, 2016
Kim and Rick's whole family...our luv, prayers and sincerest sympathy. I am a better person for having known and worked w/Rick at Brenner tank! Prayers will continue! Ralph and Jane Petrie
October 17, 2016
Dearest Kim, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through, I haven't talked with you in a couple of years but we always had a great repoire and I am sorry you have to go through this. Know that I am praying for you and the kids. Peace and Comfort for you my friend. Pam Streekstra, a tastefully simple hostess.
Jason & Peggy Bickert
October 16, 2016
Kim, Jayce, Alexana & all of Rick's family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you. We are so sorry to hear of Rick's passing and pray for you everyday. With you in heart and mind. Take care.
All our love.
Randy and Suzanne Ernisse
October 16, 2016
Wishing you peace, comfort, and courage. Cherish memories...
Joan Costello
October 16, 2016
Rest in peace my former St.Mary's ,Eden classmate.
Brenda Hicks-Sorensen
October 16, 2016
I had the pleasure of first getting to know Rick through his work at Brenner Tank, then working with him as a Fond du Lac City Council Member, and finally as a State Senator. Rick's passion and enthusiasm for manufacturing, workforce, and economic development were evident. What was even more evident was his integrity and love for his family, friends, and community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
October 16, 2016
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH RICK;S WHOLE FAMILY GOD BLESS EVERYONE RON & JOAN VANDER GRINTEN
Barbara Bisby
October 16, 2016
Our deepest, heartfelt prayers are said every day for your peace and Rick's soul. We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend. Bob and Barbara Bisby
Ralph & LaVerne Janzer
October 16, 2016
Sorry to hear of the death of Rick. We will keep you in our prayers.
Ken n Marty Angell
October 15, 2016
To the family and friends of Rick Gudex!
Our thoughts and Prayers!
Jolene (Immel) Horton
October 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Dave & Ann Hesprich
October 15, 2016
Annie and I send our sympathy to the Gudex families. We as so sorry to hear the loss of a great individual and dedicated person that he strived to be.
Paula, Terry, Megan, Makayla, and Morgan Klumpyan
October 15, 2016
To Kim and family and Don and Diane's family, We are deeply saddened by Rick's passing. May God give you strength in this difficult time. May gods perpetual light shine on Rick forever Amen.
Michael Mcgrath
October 15, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Out of high school Rick was my very first leader(boss) at Gehl co. in a manufacturing environment. As nervous as i was at eighteen, Rick helped guide me ..and I couldn't believe he was only a little bit older than me! He was always there to help in anyway he could. Rick will always be in my heart. God Bless
Char Stevenson
October 14, 2016
Dear Kim and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. You have my deepest sympathy and may God bless and keep you.
Kim Quinn (Rediske)
October 14, 2016
Kim, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
October 14, 2016
Diane & Don & Family: So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe & Cindy Twohig
Neal Kedzie
October 14, 2016
Dear Gudex Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I was proud to serve with Rick in the State Senate where he proved himself to be a man of integrity and conviction. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Rick in this time of grief.
Tom Jaster
October 14, 2016
Was so sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I worked for a number of years with Rick at Gehl Company in West Bend.
May you rest in peace Rick.
Bob/Barbarta Bisby
October 14, 2016
Rick will be in our daily prayers along with his family. We mourn his death and will miss him terribly. Gods arms are surely enfolding him now and forever.
Barb Ballard
October 14, 2016
Here is a candle for you all
Barb Ballard
October 14, 2016
So sorry for your family's loss my the lord help you get though this loss.
Elianna Steller-Destefano
October 14, 2016
I light this candle in an effort to bring Rick's family peace through this difficult time.
October 14, 2016
You are all in my deepest thoughts and feelings. Elianna Steller-Destefano
Heidi Braatz-Luedtke
October 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to grade school with Rick. He was a great guy. Whenever I would see him over the years he would always make sure to say hi. You will all be in my prayers.
Ahern
October 14, 2016
Jayce and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Your Friends at Ahern
George Bongert
October 14, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss, and you have my very deepest and most heartfelt sympathy, and Rick's family is in my prayers. I got to know Rick after he was elected State Senator, and he earned my deepest respect for the values that he held. May the Love of God our Heavenly Father comfort you in this most difficult time. May God's Perpetual Light forever shine upon Rick. Rest In Peace my friend.
Don Zabolski Sr
October 14, 2016
You were my Supervisor, State Senator, current Production manager, But most of all you were a friend! You will be missed but never forgotten! RIP Rick
Thoughts and Prayers to the family
John and Renee Webb
October 14, 2016
Rest in Peace, Rick. You will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with the family in this very difficult time!
Kyle and Shelly Kosin
October 13, 2016
Xoxoxo to the entire Gudex family. So sorry for your loss.
Tom and Kim Dudarenke
October 13, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. May God help you all find peace.
Tom, Kim, Justin and Nick Dudarenke
Tamara (Clark) Bradley
October 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Kim. My thoughts are with you and your children. May your memories with Rick and the love of your family and friends get you through this difficult time.
October 13, 2016
Breyn, Joe and family we are saddened by the loss of such an outstanding person. Rick was a man of distinction and integrity. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you during this time of need. Officers, Directors, Members Fond du Lac County Snowmobile Association
Helen Schaumberg
October 13, 2016
Rick Gudex Family,
God bless you and your family in this difficult time. May the thoughts and prayers of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 13, 2016
Kim, Jayce, Alexana and all Rick's family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Keep all the wonderful memories you have of him close to your heart and may those memories help you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Ziegler Chegwin Kitchen
October 13, 2016
Diane and Don, I am so deeply sorry for the passing of your son. Our prayers are with you. Ray and Joan Lackas
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