Thelma S. Engstrom, age 95, of Cameron, WI died Monday, February 10, 2025 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Chetek.

She was born November 13, 1929 to Carl & Mildred (Berg) Rude in Barron County, WI. She attended all of her schooling at Cameron and she became Homecoming Queen in 1948 & Prom Queen in 1949. On March 5, 1960, she was married to Marvin Engstrom at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rice Lake. She spent many years as a waitress at area restaurants & supper clubs. She also worked as a sales person at Dayton’s in Minneapolis, for three different plants in Barron County, Lakeside Hospital in Rice Lake, Northern Wisconsin Colony in Chippewa Falls as a supervisor & milked cows at the Engstrom brother’s farm. She enjoyed country music & was a cat lover her entire life.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Marvin on January 9, 1999, brother: John Rude & sister: Lorraine Prill. She is survived by her brother: James Rude of Cameron, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

In accordance with Thelma’s wishes, no services are being planned and she will be interred with her husband at Pine Grove Cemetery in Cameron in the spring.

Last Update: Feb 14, 2025 8:57 am CST