To view the flowers from Audrey’s service, click here: Audrey Rydberg Flowers
Audrey C. Rydberg, 86, Minot, formerly of Max, died Monday, October 18, 2021, in a Minot hospital.
Audrey was born September 9, 1935, on the family farm in Rushville Township near Max, North Dakota, the daughter of Nazor and Mary (Paul) Osadchy. She was raised on the family farm near Max and educated at Max Public Schools. She graduated from St. Leo’s High School in 1953 and later the Sisters of Saint Francis School of Nursing in 1956.
Audrey was once married to James Rydberg, from this union two sons were born, Andrew “Andy” and Robert “Bobby.” She was employed as a registered nurse at San Haven, the Minot Air Force Base Hospital, John Moses Air Force Hospital and Trinity Nursing Home. She retired in 2006.
Audrey was a longtime member of Little Flower Catholic Church in Minot. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and reading. Audrey will be remembered for providing gifts from her garden and picking chokecherries from the family’s land for over 80 years. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren and will be missed deeply by all who were blessed to share in her life.
Audrey’s surviving family includes her sons, Andrew “Andy” Rydberg and Robert “Bobby” Rydberg, both Max, ND; grandchildren, Lacie and Kelsey; a sister, Barbara Osadchy, Minot.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Johnny, Andrew, Arnold, Joseph, Vincent and Paul; sisters, Anneale, Lucille, Florence, Frances and Margaret.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2021, at Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until the start of the Vigil Prayer Service in the church.
Memorials: preferred to Little Flower Catholic Church Building Fund or organization of the donor’s choice.
