Rudolph "Rudy" Milan Applequist

Rudolph Milan Applequist, 81, of Crookston, passed away peacefully on Sunday—his most restful day of the week—February 16, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent. He was born September 11, 1943. “Rudy” as he was lovingly called, along with his twin sister Judy were the oldest of seven children of the union of Rudolph Andrew Applequist and Marjorie Lorraine (Rustad) Appplequist. He was raised and always lived on a farm southeast of Crookston, Minnesota.

Rudy was baptized and confirmed at Hafslo Lutheran Church in rural Crookston and began the first four years of education at District #75 Country School near the farm and continued at Fertile-Beltrami School, graduating in 1961. While in High School, he was very active in FFA. At the age of 9 he joined the Who’s Who 4H club. His projects were hogs, cattle, gardening and crops. Rudy was also a member of the National Guard as well as the Fisher Lutheran Byglund Church.

Farming was Rudy’s life, and he along with his brother Howard continued to expand and improve farming methods. Though he never married, family was everything to him, after the death of his parents, he raised his three youngest siblings – Janine, Jacalyn, and Aaron. He enjoyed family time playing games, cards, and dominos. He was an avid reader, especially the Bible in every version. On Sundays he would attend at least two different church services. 

Rudy is lovingly survived by his sisters; Judith Magsam (Jerold Sandberg), Janine Applequist (Tim Badly), Jacalyn Clark (Robert). Nieces and nephews; Rhonda Magsam Amundson (Larry) and Crystal Amundson (Jesse Ingebretson), Geffrey Magsam (Lillie) and Alyshea Nelson (Nick) and Bentley and Everett Nelson and Garrett Magsam, Gwendolyn Applequist Feist (Dale), Lee Applequist (Tiara) and Oliver, Evelyn, Eden, Esther Applequist, Cami Applequist, Cori Applequist, Laura Clark (David Meyer) and Alaster Jewitt. Sisters-in-law; Connie Applequist, Pamela Applequist. Rudy will be missed for his always thinking, never saying until the time was right, and his deep unsaid way of caring. 

Rudy was preceded in death by; his parents Rudolph (1962) and Marjorie (1961). Brothers; Aaron Applequist (2012), Richard Applequist (2019), Howard Applequist (2021). Nephew; Robert “Andy” Clark (2020). Uncles; Melvin Applequist, John Applequist. Brother-in-law; George Magsam. Grandmother; Mabel Rustad and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Forever treasured be the memories of Rudy Applequist.

A special Thank you to Dr. Potti and staff at the Cancer Center of North Dakota for the care and special connection they provided Rudy on his journey the last years. As well as the very caring staff of the Villa St. Vincent and Hospice of the Red River Valley. 

Services will be livestreamed, the link to which can be found by going www.steshoelhouske.com/obituaries and following the prompts to Rudy's page.