Lee Haldon Ruud, age 73, a native of Grand Forks, North Dakota and a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016.
Lee was a member of the American Legion Post 44 in Gulf Shores and a member of Kingdom Hall.
He had a passion for rebuilding antique cars, was fluent in Spanish and loved to cook.
A dental technician for over 50 years and was a medic in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Riley Ruud of Gulf Shores; and a brother, Jody Ruud from Grand Forks, North Dakota.
A celebration of Lee's life will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at 4 p.m.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2551 S. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535, 251-943-2391, www.wolfefuneralhomes.com.