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Gerald "Jerry" Rudolph

1958 - 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Rudolph obituary, 1958-2026, East Bethel, Mn

BORN

1958

DIED

2026

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Gerald Rudolph Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Rudolph, 67, of East Bethel, Minnesota, formerly of Elk River, Minnesota, passed away on February 5, 2026.

He was born July 10, 1958 to Kermit and Dorothea "Dottie" Rudolph. Jerry graduated from Elk River High School in 1976. After high school, he served four years in the Navy. After the Navy, Jerry worked as a machinist and a cabinet maker.

Jerry was a well-liked person. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, spending time fishing, and spending time with friends and family.

Grateful for having shared in Jerry's life are his mother, Dorothea Lind; sister, Patty Hackley; daughter, Amanda (Rob) Belmore; two grandchildren, Hartley and Ava; nephew, Logan; and niece, Mariah.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kermit Rudolph; step-father, Roger Lind; and sister, Debbie Hanson.

He will be deeply missed by his family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

www.choicecremation.com

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

Published by Elk River Star News on Feb. 16, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Gerald Rudolph

Apr

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St John Lutheran Church

9231 Viking Blvd NW, Elk River, MN 55330

Apr

25

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St John Lutheran Church

9231 Viking Blvd NW, Elk River, MN 55330

Funeral services provided by:

Choice Cremation - Fridley

7398 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432

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