Charlene Ann Rudig, age 86, of Clackamas, Oregon passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 surrounded by family. Charlene was born July 24, 1934 in Manhattan Kansas to Joseph and Mary Ramey.
Charlene waitressed at various hotels in Portland throughout her life, most notably the Mallory Hotel and Imperial Hotel. In fact, she met her husband husband Warren Rudig of 39 years while waitressing. In 1952, Warren and Charlene married and lovingly welcomed five daughters into this world, Debra, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Marguerite and Joanne. Charlene was a very strong independent woman, she was devoted to her family. After Warren passed in 1991, Charlene met Chuck Wells who she shared her life with for 21 years, along with Chuck’s four wonderful daughters.
Charlene is preceded in death by her husband Warren Rudig. Survived by daughters, Debra Milachi, Jacqueline Pickner, Elizabeth Marez, Marguerite Lusk, Joanne Obermiller; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.