Sheryl Ann Rudder

Sheryl Ann Rudder obituary, Salem, IN

Sheryl Ann Rudder

Sheryl Rudder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Sheryl Rudder Obituary Sheryl Ann Rudder, age 72 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in her residence.
Born February 19, 1952 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles Victor and Ellen Marie (Pennington) Rudder.
She retired in 2022 as the Technical Services Director of the Salem Public Library, was a life resident of Washington County, a 1970 graduate of Salem High School and a member of the Beta Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority.
She is survived by a nephew: Chris Rudder of Columbus, Indiana and 2 cousins, Terri and Mary Beth.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lynda Rudder and a brother Richard Rudder (who passed on the same day as her) and nephew Nic Rudder
In keeping with her wishes, services will be private at a later date and she will be laid to rest in the family plot at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem.
Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home
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204 East Market Street
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