Ruddy, Thomas F. 1872 – 1911

RUDDY, SULLIVAN, BAILEY, MCGEE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:43

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Nov. 14, 1911, LP, C2

Thomas F. Ruddy Dead.
Thomas F. Ruddy died at his home here last Friday evening, Nov. 3rd, about 5 o’clock. The sad news of his death did not come unexpectedly, nevertheless it brought genuine sorrow, and the expressions of sympathy for the bereaved were many and from the heart.
Mr. Ruddy's first ailment dates back to over a year and although a man of sturdy constitution he could not free himself of the dreaded disease cancer, that finally claimed his life.
Thomas F. Ruddy was born July 22, 1872, on the Ruddy homestead in Iowa, a few miles south of here, where he attended the public schools and grew to manhood. His education was later completed at Valder’s Business college, Decorah, and Caton’s Business college, Minneapolis. He continued to reside on the farm until about ten years ago when he came to this village and shortly afterwards opened a sale and feed barn. He was a genius for business and soon he added an implement business that grew until it was recognized the largest in this section of the country. At the time of his death he was serving his second term as a member of the village council and was universally trusted and respected by our people.
On Nov. 14, 1907, Mr. Ruddy was married to Agnes Sullivan and this union was blessed with two children, a girl about 3 years old and Thomas Jr., about 9 months. Besides wife and children he is survived by his aged father, two brothers and three sisters, Pat of this place. Henry of Cresco, Miss Sarah of Independence, Mrs. J. C. Bailey of Seattle and Mrs. McGee of this place —also a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church here Monday by Father Jones and the remains taken to the Plymouth Rock cemetery for burial. A large gathering of friends and relatives were in attendance and as a mark of respect the business houses of the village were closed during the services. The International Harvester company of Chicago, and the Emerson Plow company of Moline, sent representatives as well as large floral offerings to the funeral. The Modern Woodmen, of .which lodge deceased was a beneficiary, escorted the body to the church —Harmony News.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows he is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Canton, MN. It also shows that he was born in Winneshiek County.

Calvary Cemetery
 

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