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Trudi Lynn Harshman

1971 - 2024

Trudi Lynn Harshman obituary, 1971-2024, Chippewa Falls, WI

BORN

1971

DIED

2024

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Smith Funeral Chapel - Eau Claire

2222 London Rd

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Trudi Harshman Obituary

Trudi Lynn Harshman

May 13, 1971 - December 27, 2024

Trudi Lynn Harshman of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1971, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to parents Ronald and Darlene (Dolly) Balke.

Trudi was described as a "semi-pro" Mrs. Pacman player. She was a fan of watching wrestling with her kids and true crime documentaries. Her favorite shows were Cops, Sons of Anarchy, and The Walking Dead. One of her favorite things to do was call her grandkids to check in on their latest accomplishments.

Trudi is survived by her father, Ronald; the father of her children, Tim Harshman; son, Tyler (Cassandra) Harshman; daughter, Tori (Torrey) Harshman; grandkids, Marcus, Ellie, and Cecelia; sister, Tami; brother, Rick (Mary); and twin sister and best friend, Traci; close family friend, Desiree Sanders; dog, Mila Mae; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Darlene (Dolly).

A service will be scheduled at a later date. Friends and family can leave online condolences at www.smithfuneralec.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Chippewa Herald on Jan. 9, 2025.

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Rhonda Taylor. ( Martell)

January 14, 2025

Trudi was a wonderful friend, and person. Her bright personality is only outshine by the sun!!!! Love you, Buggar

Tim harshman harshman

January 7, 2025

Rip trudi I miss and love you always

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