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RUTH ELLEN RUDZINSKI
Ruth Ellen Rudzinski, of Arlington, VA, lost her valiant fight against cancer on May 25, 2014. Ruth is survived by her parents of Hartland, WI, her sisters, Carolyn (Alex Price) Rudzinski, Anchorage, AK and Camille Rudzinski, Minneapolis, MN, nieces Ruby and Sage Price, and nephews Lewis and Miles Price, aunts, cousins, and countless friends around the world. She was most recently a Career Development Officer with the U.S. State Department. Memorials can be directed to the Vincent T. Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital. Services will be private. More information can be found at www.cunninghamfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for RUTH RUDZINSKI
Sara
May 26, 2021
I miss you constantly. You were the type of person your whole life that people should strive to be. You never, you just couldn't, say a bad word about anyone. The world suffered a great loss when we lost you.
Mary Brawley
May 29, 2015
I pray for Ruthie every week. She was my daughter's dear friend.
May 27, 2015
On the anniversary, still missing her, always missing her, never ever forgotten.
Steve Alexis
June 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was in Peace Corps. with Ruth and remember her bright smile and fun attitude.
June 12, 2014
I was so saddened to hear of Ruth passing away. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. We met in Poland when she was in the Peace Corps. She was a true friend there, and in the years since. She had a kind and compassionate nature, with a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed.
June 12, 2014
Ruth will be sorely missed especially by those of us who were her Peace Corps companions in Poland. She was always sweet, friendly, helpful and a great ambassador of the USA---paz/jack lutz
Diane Emanuelli
June 12, 2014
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Ruth. I was a Peace Corps volunteer with her in Poland. She will be greatly missed.
Rebecca Murphy
June 12, 2014
I was so sad to learn of Ruth's fight and loss to cancer. She and I were Peace Corps volunteers in Poland and worked on a women's development committee together. I have always remembered her for her calm and compassionate nature and her ability to understand and connect to others. I'm so sorry that I learned of all the other wonderful things she has done since our time in Poland by reading about them here. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
Bethany Slingerland
June 12, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Ruth. In the short time I knew her in Peace Corps, she was always a kind, calm presence. This is such a loss to our Peace Corps group. My thoughts are with her friends and family.
Lia Festenstein
June 12, 2014
I was so terribly sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. We were volunteers together in Peace Corps Poland. I remember her as a laugher, a steady smile and an excellent volunteer. My deepest condolences on her loss.
Rebecca Sherwood
June 12, 2014
I'm so sad to hear about Ruth's passing. I had the honor of serving with Ruth in Peace Corps/Poland. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
June 12, 2014
Ruth was the nices, the kindest, sensitive, caring persons I have ever known and had been honored to work with in Krakow. For ever in my heart...it is so hard to believe it...my deepest conolences to the family. Ela Konarska
Jenni Maxson Ford
June 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ruth and I were Peace Corps friends. I have such fond memories of meeting up in different spots in Poland and exchanging books. One of Ruth's aunts kept both of us stocked with books.
I am deeply saddened to hear the news about Ruth.
Sara MacDonald
June 10, 2014
Ruth was a life-long friend and just one of those people who was good to everyone. It was way too soon to lose a person who so greatly and positively affected the world and everyone she met. We had so many laughs with her, and I loved her cute, kind of quiet laugh. You will never be forgotten, Ruth. My deepest sympathies to her family.
Bob Ring
June 6, 2014
My heart sank when I saw the news of Ruth's passing in the paper Sunday morning.
I hadn't seen her since 1985 when I rode the school bus with her. I remember she would sometimes trick me by ducking down in the back seat of the bus, leading me to think the seat was open. When I tried to take the seat, she'd jump up laughing at me.
I am awed by her service and dedication to our county and wish I could thank her for that. My thoughts and prayers are with her family for strength and comfort during this time of great sorrow.
Dave Adams
June 2, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Rudzinski family. I really enjoyed meeting Ruth and found her to be a gentle, friendly, strong person who will undoubtedly be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Shannon Ryan
June 2, 2014
May your beautiful spirit shine on forever through those who like you. You are missed.
Anne Hoff
June 2, 2014
Ellen I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter to this terrible disease. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Anne Parker Hoff (co-worker from Guardian)
Jodi Jackson
June 2, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Rudzinski family. I graduated high school with Ruth and always remember her as a happy, smiling person. It was wonderful to hear all of the great things she had accomplished through her life. She will be missed.
Anne Wan
June 2, 2014
Ruth, when I joined the team you were one of the first people to reach out to me and you always made me feel welcomed. Even though we did not know each other for very long your warm demeanor and sincerity is something I will always remember. You will be missed.
Colleague
June 2, 2014
I did not know Ruth personally, but I knew of her work. We salute her service to country, for which we are blessed and grateful, though it is sad to see her go much too soon. Her workand life will not be forgotten.
Sarah Rogers
June 2, 2014
Ruth was my Career Development Officer, and I appreciated her professionalism, thoughtfulness, and timely responses to my many questions. All her loved ones are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
a colleague
June 2, 2014
My condolences to Ruth's family & friends. We were colleagues in the State Dept as she was my career development officer and she was always quick to provide needed advice and guidance; much appreciated. Gone too soon but certainly not forgotten.
Molly Schreiber
June 2, 2014
Your laugh, I can still hear it. I think maybe 60% of your laughter was just to make me feel good, not that I was such a great comedian. Thank you. It always made me feel good. It still makes me smile. Laugh with you in the next life, friend.
Marge Resan
June 1, 2014
Ruth was one of my dearest lifelong friends. I have known her since elementary school. Ruth was amazingly kind, smart, funny, generous and beautiful inside and out. I am heartbroken over her death, but I also feel so blessed to have had her friendship for so many years. Ruth, I love you, I miss you, and I will never, ever forget you.
Tara Opsteen-Van Dyke
June 1, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Ruth and I were friends in high school, but lost contact after graduation. I will always remember her as a kind and beautiful friend.
Kristy Danielski
June 1, 2014
I am blessed with so many memories of my dear Ruth. I have known Ruth since kindergarten and she never waivered as a friend. I can't believe she's gone. I will miss her terribly. She will always be in my heart!
Mary Brawley
May 31, 2014
Ruthie was a dear friend from college of my daughter. I so enjoyed her visits when she came to Chicago. My belief is that she is in a better place. I admire the heroic way she battled this evil disease. I love you, Ruth, and I will miss you.
Lisa Burney
May 30, 2014
I met Ruth in September at HR Tradecraft training and we worked in the same office here in DC. I didn't know her well, but she always had a smile and friendly words to exchange. I am truly sorry for your loss. God Bless you Ruth, you are in His hands now.
May 30, 2014
We are very sorry for to learn of the passing of Ruth Rudzinski, but very grateful for her service to our nation as a Peace Corps volunteer in Poland.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Christopher Scheffman
May 30, 2014
You were a kind, gentle and sweet woman who always treated everyone with respect and decency. You worked extremely hard to help the United States accomplish its foreign policy objectives. ALL of us in the office miss you very much and mourn your too-early passing.
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