Rudy Salie
Rudy Salie was born on Feburary 1, 1936 to Rudolph and Ollie Salie in St. Paul, MN. He moved to Linwood Township, Wyoming, MN when he was 9 years of age. After his father’s death he helped his mother and sisters run Salie Store and Boat Rental on the shore of Martin Lake. Rudy attended a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade, where he was allowed to hunt and fish and miss classes in exchange for wild game for the teacher. He graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1954. He worked in St. Paul, MN for International Harvester for 20 years. In 1974, Rudy married the love of his life, Grace. In 1976, Rudy and Grace along with Kristin and Jen, moved to Backus, MN. Rudy began his construction career while building his first log home for his family out of the poplar trees on the property. Shortly after moving north he began his taxidermy business which he continued till the time of his death. Rudy enjoyed God’s Creation. He especially enjoyed waterfowl hunting. He hunt