In Memory of Judith "Judy" Lohmeier
Judith “Judy” Ann Lohmeier, age 93, of Omaha, Nebraska (formerly of Ida Grove, Iowa) passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at the Esprit Whispering Ridge of Omaha, NE.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father William A. McCarthy will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa.
The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
Memorials in Judy’s name may be made to Wesco Industries at 415 S. 11th Street Denison, IA 51442. Wesco Industries is a non-profit, community service provider for individuals with disabilities offering a variety of programs including supported employment.
Judith “Judy” Ann (Huss) Lohmeier was born in Royal, Iowa, to Ed and Charlotte Huss on January 7, 1928, on a farm her grandfather had homesteaded. After completing high school, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she attended business school and began working as a secretary. While in Omaha, she met her husband, Dean Lohmeier, and they were married on June 26, 1948. Over the next few years, Dean’s job relocated them around several cities in the Midwest before they settled in Ida Grove, Iowa, in 1960. Judy worked as a housewife raising their five children and also did sewing from her home for over 55 years. Her last few years were spent living in Omaha to be closer to family.
Judy was very strong in her Catholic faith. She was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and spent many years traveling around the world on pilgrimages. She led a ladies group from church in making rosaries at the local nursing home. Over the years, they produced thousands of rosaries.
She is survived by her children David Lohmeier of Denison, IA, Richard (Janet) Lohmeier of Omaha, NE, Patricia (Jerry) Tipler of Omaha, NE, Daniel Lohmeier of Hutto, TX and Michelle (Brian) Bednar of Ocala, FL. She also had 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Dean Lohmeier; her six siblings; and many extended family members.
SERVICES
11:00 a.m., Wednesday
October 27, 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Father William A. McCarthy
CASKET BEARERS
Honorary Pallbearers
Luke Tipler
Eric Tipler
Nicholas Lohmeier
Nathaniel Lohmeier
Isaac Lohmeier
John Lohmeier
Michael Bednar
Gillian Bednar
VISITATION
No Visitation
MUSIC
Prayer of St. Francis
Ave Maria
On Eagle's Wings
Ode to Joy ~ instrumental
Julie Hamann, Organist & Cantor
INTERMENT
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa
Condolences
Bob Penny”
Sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
I fondly remember her smiling and laughing when talking to my folks.
but the thing that sticks with me is her inner strength and faith.
My best to you all in this sad time.
Patrick Huss
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Judy did sewing for my family for years. We always had interesting conversations while she pinned us up. Usually she talked about the rosaries she was making. One of the best Catholics I knew. Prayers of comfort for your family.”
She did sooooo.. much sewing for me and enjoyed having her family as my neighborhood friends
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