Sandra Lee Rudeck

Sandra Lee Rudeck, 63, of Moose Lake, Minn., passed away and rejoined her Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. She was born in Cloquet, Minn., on Oct. 9, 1949, the oldest of four children. She grew up with her three siblings, John (Debbie) of Cloquet, Paul (Jodi) of Barnum, Minn., and Suzie (Mike) of Superior, Wis., on Big Lake west of Cloquet. Sandie brought great joy to all those she knew. An ordained minister in Spiritual Science Foundation, she presided over many weddings and funerals. Strong in her faith, Sandie was eternally optimistic and always willing to help others. A daughter, sister, wife, mother, minister, friend and girlfriend, Sandie loved interacting with others. She lived in Cloquet, Colorado Springs, Colo., Esko, Minn., Island Lake in Duluth, Minn., and most recently Moose Lake, Minn., during her life. She was a waitress, skilled crocheter, and she shared a passion for the holidays, in particular Christmas. Among her proudest moments was graduating from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College as an over-50 college student and being ordained a minister in Montreal, Canada.