Ronald Clyde Rude, age 77, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, January 25th, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life service will be at 3:00 PM Thursday, February 4th, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor (C.A.R.E.) or the Truman Lake Cancer Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Clyde Rude was born in New Franklin, Missouri on March 13, 1943 to Roy and Pauline (O'Rear) Rude. Ronald Was united in marriage to Sally Millward. They attended Northeast Baptist Church of Clinton, Missouri. Ronald worked for Katy Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years. He loved to hunt and fish and also enjoyed archery. Ronald was a member of the Clinton Country Club, the Senior Men's Group and Opening Day Trout Season Group at Bennett Springs, Missouri.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Pauline Rude. He is survived by his wife Sally of the home, 3 sons; Jeff (Jill) Rude of Springfield, Missouri, Chris (Kelly) Rude of Nixa, Missouri, and Jeff Stone of Clinton, Missouri, daughter, Shauna Transue of Clinton, Missouri, sister, Susan Wilkerson of Springfield, Missouri, 4 grandchildren; Cody Johnson, Daniel Transue, Jordon Rude and Nick Rude, and one great grandchild; Branden Wayne Johnson.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.