Art Rude Jr. age 69 of Dunseith, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at a Minot hospital.

Arthur Odin Rude was born in Rolla to Arthur R. Rude and Bertha (lngulsrud) Rude on March 31, 1953. He grew up on the family farm in the Turtle Mountains up the Willow Lake Road from Dunseith. He went to Elementary and High School in Dunseith and later to Minot State University where he graduated in 1975. Later he returned to Minot State to earn his master's degree in Mathematics.

Art was very versatile and multitalented. He taught science at Bottineau High School and algebra and physics at Belcourt, Dunseith and Fort Yates. He was an Associate Professor at Bismarck State College and helped many students both during school hours and on his own time. He also was owner of a stereo shop, Safety Manager at both Conoco Phillips and Stellar Fief d Services, wrote two books and produced the social media post "Coffee with Art".

He loved his family, his family farm, going on adventures, Metigoshe Ministries, and music. Gifted with a beautiful voice, he loved to write and perform his original songs. He won a trip to Nashville for "Howdy Mr. Reagan" and continued writing music throughout his life.

Art is survived by his family: Grace (Bush) Rude, children Benjamin, Brandon, Hannah and Nicole and 9 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

A celebration of life will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Dunseith on Saturday, April 16th, at 10 a.m.