Paula Marie Ferdinandt, 54, of Byron, MN died Sunday, August 30 ^th 2020 at home with her family after a long battle with cancer.

Paula was born December 6, 1965 in St. Cloud, MN to Don and Leah (LeRoux) Ferdinandt.  When Paula was 8, she moved with her family to Byron, MN.  She graduated from Byron High School in 1984. Paula married Greg Rud in 1986 and together they had 3 beautiful children: Alexis, Alysia, and Dallen. They lived in rural Byron until 2016, when she moved back to Byron after their divorce.  Paula worked as an administrative assistant for the Dodge County extension office.  She loved reading, riding horses, camping, and anything that kept her outdoors. Her favorite thing was spending time with family and loved ones.

Paula is survived by her daughters: Alexis (James) Olson and Alysia (Sam) Borowski, both of Byron, MN; her son, Dallen Rud of (Kasson), MN; and three grandsons: Tate, Trent and Lane. Her brothers: Kevin (Carrie) Ferdinandt of Greenfield, MN; Nick (Heloisa) Ferdinandt of Tuscan, AZ; her sisters, Kitsie (Randy) Robinson of Stewartville, MN and Andrea Karstens of Rochester, MN. She is also survived by her step-dad, Richard (Dick) Mandery of Byron, MN, along with many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by both parents.

A visitation for the public will be held from 3:00pm-6:30pm on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Byron Funeral Home.  A private memorial service for her family members will be held at 7:00pm officiated by the Rev. Randal Kasel and Kevin Ferdinandt.  The private memorial service will be live-streamed to the public.  You can access the link from www.byronfuneralhome.com .

Memorials may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Online condolences are welcome at www.byronfuneralhome.com .