Rudy passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at his home at the age of 85. He was born on July 31, 1933, to the late Rudolph E. and Laura A. Crochiere Brummond in Wausau, Wisconsin. Rudy lived his entire life in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School in the class of 1952. After graduation, he worked with the family sheet metal business (Brummond Heating and Sheet Metal) from 1952 to 1959. He was then employed at Wausau Metals later known as Wausau Window and Wall for 48 years, retiring in 2007. In 1969, he was married to Leila Layman Waldberger Brummond. Leila predeceased Rudy in 1976. Surviving his marriage to Leila is one stepson, Duane (Donna) Waldberger; and three step grandchildren. In 1983, Rudy was united in marriage to Ruth L. Gohr Freeman Brummond in Madison, Wisconsin. Ruth predeceased Rudy in June, 2018, at UW Health Care in Madison, Wisconsin. Rudy and Ruth spent 35 years together. Surviving his marriage to Ruth include four stepchildren, Doug Freeman of Merrill, Wisconsin, Denise (Richard) Myrup of Colorado, Devin (Rebecca) Freeman, of South Korea, and Daniel Freeman of Minnesota; five step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Rudy is further survived by one brother, Gerald (Bette) Brummond; two sisters-in-law, Mary (Donald) Brummond, and Joan (Aaron) Brummond, all of Wausau, Wisconsin. There are also many nieces nephews and friends surviving. Rudy is predeceased by his parents, Rudolph and Laura Brummond; and three brothers, Harvey, Donald, and Aaron Brummond. As per Rudy's wishes, no services are planned.The Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.HonorOne.com.