Verne was born on April 24, 1968, in Edmonton, AB. to Jurreen and Johann Rudhart. He was the youngest of three children. With that red hair, blue eyes, freckles and sparkle in his eyes, the Rudhart household was never the same! You knew by his smirk that he was up to something!

After the passing of his father, the family moved to Coutts, AB, where Verne resided for most of his life.

He married Pam Schroeder at their home in Coutts in 1998. During their marriage, they also lived in Sweetgrass and Shelby, Montana. They later divorced in 2012.

Verne then returned to Coutts where he worked at various jobs as a carpenter, landscaper, and handyman. He was particular about his craftmanship. He also worked on the pipeline for a time. He loved animals and would often take strays home. He also had a love for music and cooking, especially barbequing. He was a very good cook. Verne’s favorite place to be and his favorite thing to do was fishing at Gold Springs Park. He truly loved it there.

Verne leaves behind his special friend, Cheryl, as well as his mother, Jurreen Albert; sisters, Marina (Lawrence) Pittman and Karen (Kevin) Valgardson; nieces and nephews, Alyssa (Jason) and their children Madelyn and Libby, Kyla (Jamie) and their daughter Blake, Luke (Laura), Kara (Isaiah), Riki, Zachary (Ashleigh), Dawson and Kianna.

He was predeceased by his father Johann Rudhart and nephew Michael Pittman.

A Celebration of Verne’s Life will be held at Gold Springs Park at a later date.