Estelle Katherine. Felt, 94, of Brookings, SD, beloved by many, completed her amazing life when she was called home
to God on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Funeral Services have been set for 11:00am Friday, July 18, 2014 at First Lutheran 
Church, Brookings, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Rude's Funeral Home. 
Estelle Katherine Rudebusch was born April 14, 1920 on a farm near Ortley, SD to William and Annie (Crooks) Rudebusch. 
She went to country schools in Roberts County and near White, SD through grade 6. The family moved to a farm north of 
Brookings where she attended Grandview District #1 for grades 7-8 and Brookings High School, graduating in 1938. When 
her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at an early age, Estelle assumed responsibility for caring for her 
parents and two younger brothers. She found the love of her life living on the farm across the road and married Glen 
Felt in 1942. They purchased and moved to the adjacent farm where they lived out the rest of their lives. Estelle was
a wonderful wife and mother, working hard on the farm alongside her husband and raising their four children. A member 
of First Lutheran Church, she was active on many committees and Circle 4, involved in prison ministry, Meals on Wheels, 
taking communion to home bound members and teaching Sunday School. She was also active in the Community Club, North View
Extension Club, Wednesday Club, 4-H and Eastern Star. Estelle's great gifts were caring for family and friends and living 
out her faith through serving others. She loved her farm and family and enjoyed cooking, gardening, quilting, sewing and 
traveling with Glen. She is survived by her four children, James (Heather) Felt of Rye, Colorado, Nancy (Bill) Hendrickson
of Excelsior, MN, Patricia Berge of Milwaukee, WI and Janet (Tim) Fergen of Brookings, SD; seven grandchildren, 
14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; one brother, Robert (Donna) Rudebusch of Rapid City, SD and many nieces 
and nephews. Estelle was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Glen; two brothers, Floyd and Harold; 
one granddaughter, Michelle and many friends. Estelle passed away on July 12, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her 
family at the age of 94.