Gertrude Rudiak and Geri Rentchler belonged to the Adat Ari El Sisterhood and were video interviewed for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Progect.
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Richard Rudiak (1952-) was born and raised Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the son of Gertrude and George Rudiak. He graduated from Clark High School, Pomona College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Before retiring to provide care for his mother, Richard worked in investments including Valley Hospital and Tam O’Shanter Motel.
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Gertrude Rudiak was born August 2, 1915 in North Dakota to Russian immigrants. She grew up in Wisconsin until 1924. That year, her family drove to California via the Yellowstone Trail. Her father had a chiropractic practice in Los Angeles, California. After Rudiak earned a music degree at the University of California at Berkeley, she attended a business college, and she got a job as a social worker in northern California.
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