August 19, 1944—December 15, 2024 Thomas "Tom" Daniel Rudnik, 80, of Winona, Minn. passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1944, in Winona, to Ted and Frances (Ives) Rudnik.
He grew up in Winona and graduated from Cotter High School in 1962. Tom married his wife, Jenine Marie Butlin, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in a double wedding with her sister Patty (Jim Rockers).
January 9, 2025, would have been their 60th wedding anniversary. They have three children, Lisa, Michael, and Cathy. Tom loved playing pool with his childhood friends.
He also enjoyed playing cards with family members and listening to classic country music. Tom was an excellent stonemason, constructing different pieces for their beautiful yard. Tom enjoyed taking long walks in the neighborhood and around Lake Winona.
He also enjoyed fishing with his brothersin-law. Tom was a loving husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Jenine; daughter, Lisa (Michelle); son, Michael and daughter Cathy; sisterin-law, Barbara Rudnik, Winona, Minn.
; sister-in-law, Patty Rockers, Rochester, Minn.; brother-in-law, Jim Winestorfer, Rochester, Minn.; sister-in-law, Marsha (Don) Kukowski, Winona, Minn; sister-in-law, Pam Whitaker, Winona, Minn.
; sister-in-law, Mary (Phil) Meier, Winona, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Frances; and siblings, William, James, Richard, and Patricia (Lehnertz), sister-in-law, Sandi Winestorfer, brother-i.