Betty Trudeau

Elizabeth “Betty” Trudeau, age 85, a resident of Webster, Wisconsin, died December 29, 2012, in Marquette, Michigan. Elizabeth was born on September 4, 1927 in Graceville, Minnesota , to Walter and Rose Piechowski. While living in Browns Valley, she lived on the family farm until 1942 when the family moved to St. Paul ,Minnesota. She worked at Brown & Bigelow, a publishing company in St. Paul, Minnesota, for a number of years. Betty then met Ralland “Rollie” Trudeau, married him on June 10, 1967, and moved to Danbury, Wisconsin. While married to Rollie, they owned the bar Riverside Inn, relocated it, and renamed it Tru View. After Rolllie’s death, she worked as a teacher’s aide for the Webster School District for 13 years until her retirement in 1993. After her retirement, Betty lived in Webster where she was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and active with the Webster Senior Citizens Center. Among her many interests were puzzle books and game shows, especially “Wheel of Fortune” and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”; however, her primary joy was spending time with her family and close friends, who also knew her as “Miss Betty, Punk, or Punky.” Betty was preceded in death by her husband Ralland; her parents; brother James Piechowski and sister Judith Tauer. She is survived by her son David (Kristinna) Trudeau; granddaughters Nicolle, Macy, and Alaina; her sister Mary (James) Hockert; brothers Walter (Ruth) Piechowski, and Roy “Tyke” (Martha) Piechowski; along with many other relatives and close friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 5, 2013, at 11 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Mike Tupa as celebrant. Music was provided by Kim Simon. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com