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Mar 14, 1931 - Sep 13, 2025
Vivian was a joy to be around. When Ervin and I were newly married she taught me how to knit. We always enjoyed when Vivian and Ted would visit us in Mandan. We also enjoyed going to their farm and also visiting them at their Townhouse in Minot and later visiting Vivian at her condo. Vivian will truly be missed!
Betty Eggers
September 17, 2025 | Bismarck, ND | Family
Vivian B. Rudnick, 94, of Anamoose, ND passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community in Garrison, ND. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Harvey, ND with Fr. Thomas Graner celebrating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the A Living Tribute –planting a tree in memory of Vivian: https://shop.alivingtribute.org
Vivian Belle Rudnick was born March 14, 1931 to Homer and Borghild (Pederson) Eggers in rural Clifton, ND. She was raised on a farm in Clifton and attended country school through the eighth grade. Vivian continued with her education, earning her high school GED while living in Minot. Vivian continued to help her parents work on their family farm while also working at St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, ND, as a Nurses Aid.
Vivian was married to James Degenstein in 1950, and they resided in Anamoose. To this union, the couple welcomed five children: Cynthia, Curtis, Troy, Jim, and Colleen. In 1970, Vivian moved to Minot, ND with the children. She met and married Theodore “Ted” Rudnick in 1972, and they resided in Minot. Vivian and Ted worked together as Star Route Mail Carriers, leaving early in the morning delivering mail around the surrounding areas. After delivering mail in the morning, the couple worked side by side farming during the afternoon.
Vivian enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading and collecting dolls. She had many different sets of dolls, crocheting and creating clothing for each and every one. Vivian was also a member of the VFW American Legion Auxiliary in Anamoose. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Vivian is survived by her children, Cynthia Hamilton of Nevada, Curtis (Vicky) Degenstein of Minot, Troy (Ann) Degenstein of Garrison, and Jim (Theresa) Degenstein of Tennessee; 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Eggers.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Theodore “Ted” Rudnick; daughter, Colleen Vieira; son-in-law, R. Lee Hamilton; parents, Homer and Borghild Eggers; siblings, Edna, Marilyn, Effie, and Ervin; numerous aunts, uncle, and cousins.
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