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Allan was a nice and friendly classmate to all- He was gifted. I knew both parents and they were a joy to my life.
God bless his family- love, Peggy Brainerd Buchwald
Rudi had a lot of medical and scientific knowledge. I particularly remember three of our conversations.
He told me he had been asked by a group of NASA scientists to write about dark matter. How in heck did he know anything about that? But he wrote a book on it. In the ensuing years, dark matter has become a hot topic.
Then there was the common cold. When he told me he hadn’t had a cold in 30 years, I asked how that was possible. He said at the first sign of a cold, he took a Benadryl Allergy pill, and usually 1 or 2 took care of it. I didn’t have another cold for several years until I forgot to pack the little pink pill for the trip. Last, he told me he had figured out a secret combination that would cure the common cold, and was working on bringing it to market. Sadly, he took the secret with him…
PIP Rudi. Friend and Classmate Bev
I went to high school with Rudy. He was one swell guy!
Burris Workman
Allan Rudison -
In More…
Allan Ray Rudison was born September 9, 1940, the sixth child to Percy Clinton Rudison, Sr. and
Georgiana Lavender Rudison in Marshalltown, Iowa. He grew up in a loving Christian home and was
privileged to live within walking distance of his beloved maternal grandparents, Reuben and Clara Lavender.
Allan attended Marshalltown public schools, initially attending Arnold Elementary, then in second grade, he was enrolled at Glick Elementary where he made lifelong friends. In junior high, Allan joined the band, playing the clarinet. Although academics was always Allan’s primary interest, he was a gifted athlete and developed an interest in all types of sports, especially football. He was so talented as a junior high running back that he was actually invited to practice with Marshalltown’s Senior High School football team.
Allan once stated that his goal in high school was to concentrate on his studies, and prepare himself to achieve “the highest educational standards as possible; be involved in medicine and assist patients with health issues.” In high school, Allan continued to shine both academically and on the football field, earning a number of medals, ribbons and chevrons covering the entire length of his football letter sweater. Allan graduated from high school in 1958 and was awarded a football scholarship to attend Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. continued here. If you would like to post a comment, continue here.
Posted on: Aug 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Happy birthday Tom. Are you doing any travel or doing some fun things?
Bev, will you give me your address or email address so I can send you some info I found for our Sympathy Section of our Class? Burris
Wally Junker -
Sharing sad news from Ann McGregor Junker
Waldo More…
July 20, 1940 – April 5, 2025
Ann has asked me to let classmates know of Wally's passing. His Celebration of Life will be at eleven on May 12 at Hope Lutheran Church in West Des Moines. It will be broadcast on phone tv or computer. His ashes will be buried in the McGregor section at Riverview Cemetery in Marshalltown Tuesday May 13. There will be a 21 gun salute.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Waldo “Wally” M. Junker, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on April, 5, 2025.
Born in Chicago, IL, Wally was a graduate of Dana College in Blair, NE. He was a Captain in the USA Air Force and served in Korea during the Vietnam war as radar air traffic controller. For the majority of his life, he worked for McGregors Furniture Company as the Buyer of furniture, carpet, and accessories for the multiple stores across Iowa. He served his community as the chairman of the board of Marietta township, President of the Iowa Floor Club, President of Marshalltown Rental Property Association, Vice President of the Marshalltown Central Business District. He also served on the Republican Central Committee in Marshallton and held many different offices at the First Congregational Church. He was a member of the Rotary Club for 50 plus years and was a member of the Paul Harris Society.
As a second career, Ann and Wally purchased and ran Bayhill Yunker Resort in Lake of the Ozarks, MO. Wally was known for his creative solutions and the ability to fix anything. He once read a sign “Work is for people who don’t fish” and he said he was working very hard on learning to fish in his retirement years. He loved the lake, boating and fishing and shared this joy with his family. He was very dedicated to his family and spent the last four years of his life in West Des Moines near his youngest daughter and her family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann; their married children, Walt (Heather) Junker; Melinda (Brian) Hooper; Melanie (Roger) Roe; and grandchildren, Wesley and Anika Junker, Maddy and Carly Roe.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on May 12th at 11:00 at Hope Lutheran Church, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 lunch to follow.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer's Association.
Wally Junker -
Sharing sad news from Ann McGregor Junker
Waldo More…
July 20, 1940 – April 5, 2025
Ann has asked me to let classmates know of Wally's passing. His Celebration of Life will be at eleven on May 12 at Hope Lutheran Church in West Des Moines. It will be broadcast on phone tv or computer. His ashes will be buried in the McGregor section at Riverview Cemetery in Marshalltown Tuesday May 13. There will be a 21 gun salute.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Waldo “Wally” M. Junker, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on April, 5, 2025.
Born in Chicago, IL, Wally was a graduate of Dana College in Blair, NE. He was a Captain in the USA Air Force and served in Korea during the Vietnam war as radar air traffic controller. For the majority of his life, he worked for McGregors Furniture Company as the Buyer of furniture, carpet, and accessories for the multiple stores across Iowa. He served his community as the chairman of the board of Marietta township, President of the Iowa Floor Club, President of Marshalltown Rental Property Association, Vice President of the Marshalltown Central Business District. He also served on the Republican Central Committee in Marshallton and held many different offices at the First Congregational Church. He was a member of the Rotary Club for 50 plus years and was a member of the Paul Harris Society.
As a second career, Ann and Wally purchased and ran Bayhill Yunker Resort in Lake of the Ozarks, MO. Wally was known for his creative solutions and the ability to fix anything. He once read a sign “Work is for people who don’t fish” and he said he was working very hard on learning to fish in his retirement years. He loved the lake, boating and fishing and shared this joy with his family. He was very dedicated to his family and spent the last four years of his life in West Des Moines near his youngest daughter and her family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann; their married children, Walt (Heather) Junker; Melinda (Brian) Hooper; Melanie (Roger) Roe; and grandchildren, Wesley and Anika Junker, Maddy and Carly Roe.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on May 12th at 11:00 at Hope Lutheran Church, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 . All who knew and loved him are welcone to attend. There will be lunch immediately after the service at the church. Live link for those who are unable to attend in person: https://tinyurl.com/2mfcyhpu.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer's Association.
Happy Birthday, Dick! I hope you and Deanna are doing well and still traveling!
Enjoy your day! ??????. Maris
I went to school for 12 years with Sharon, beginning with 1st grade at LaMoille country school. Sharon was a good friend, a kind person, smart, and pretty too! I remember her well from our junior high school basketball days, where she was always a star.
Thoughts and prayers for Sharon's family!????
I graduated with Sharon and David Thomas in 1958- my thoughts of comfort for her family
I always thought she was so pretty and also nice- so sorry to hear about her death-Peggy Brainerd Buchwald
peace and comfort to Jim's family- we had a great class of 1958-- Peggy Brainerd Buchwald