Tammy (Schild) Rudolph, of Prior Lake, passed away on January 14, 2019 at the age of 47. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at the American Legion Post 643 ( 12375 Princeton Ave) in Savage. A gathering of family & friends is from 3:30 – 5:00 PM with Remembrance Service at 5:00 PM.
On October 22, 1971, Lester & Annella (Seurer) Schild celebrated the birth of their daughter, Tammy Marie Schild. Tammy was the oldest of four children and loved growing up in Prior Lake with her sisters, Nyree & Mya. Tammy and her sisters spent lots of time with their extended family. They loved playing with their cousins, and there was never a shortage of laughs.
As a girl, Tammy enjoyed roller skating and shopping with her grandma. As she became a teenager, she spent more time hanging out with friends, swimming in the lake, staying out late, and always having a good time.
Tammy became a mom at a young age. Tammy & Matthew Hammitt were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Cassandra. Even with a baby at home, Tammy finished school and worked outside the home. The family continued to grow with the birth of Lester and again a few years later when Jaimee was born. Tammy was a good mom and loved her children deeply.
Although Tammy left the area for a few years, she always managed to find her way back to Prior Lake. A couple years ago, she reconnected with an old friend, Karl “Rudy” Rudolph. Tammy & Rudy had a quick romance, and they were married on Valentine’s Day 2018. They loved spending time together and enjoyed meeting up with friends at The Legion, Extra Innings & The VFW. Tammy especially loved playing BINGO, and she always seemed to have Lady Luck on her side.
Throughout her life, Tammy worked as a waitress and bartender. She was so good at her job. She could talk to anyone and made friends quickly. Rudy often told Tammy she should run for mayor because she knew everyone and they all loved her. Tammy truly was the life of the party.
She was a smart, vibrant woman. Tammy could light up the room with her big personality and even bigger heart. Tammy will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Tammy is survived by her husband, Karl “Rudy” Rudolph; children, Cassandra Dienst, Lester Schild & Jaimee Traylor; grandkids, Jamison Dienst & Lucian Dienst; sisters: Nyree (Michael Davis) Schild & Mya McGriff; nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles, cousins, other loving relatives and many wonderful friends, coworkers & customers at the Legion.
There to greet Tammy in Heaven are her parents, Lester Jr. & Annella Schild; brother, Lester Andrew Schild III; grandparents, Stanley & Mary Seurer and Lester Sr. & Pauline Schild; uncle, John Schild
