Raul "Rudy" Montoya Obituary (1947 - 2014)

Raul “Rudy” Montoya, age 67, of Menomonie, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Raul was born on March 21, 1947 in San Antonio, TX to Jesus and Nicolasa (Rivera) Montoya. He grew up in Racine, WI where he graduated from high school. On October 10, 1991 he married the love of his life Jessica Brunn in Menomonie. Together they took over the family turkey farm which is where he currently resided. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved riding his horses and spending time in the outdoors. Raul is survived by his wife Jessica, his son’s Rudy James Montoya, Shane Montoya and Paul Segura; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brothers Jesus (Judy) Montoya and Alfredo (Janice) Montoya; sisters Sylvia Montoya Garcia and Yolanda Montoya; sister-in-law Jeanette Montoya, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Montoya. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with visitation one hour prior to the service.