JULIA HOELZEL

Julia "Julie" Elizabeth (Weiler) Hoelzel, age 87, of Neenah, WI, passed away on March 13, 2015 with her family by her side. Julie was born 2-20-1928 in Wrightstown, WI. She graduated from Kaukauna High School. She married the late Edward John Hoelzel in 1956, and they raised their family together in Neenah, WI for the past 59 years. Julie is survived by her three children: Jean (Mark) Biddle, of Greenville, Jim (Lynn) Hoelzel, of Neenah and Nancy (Jeff) Harding, of Neenah. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Derek (Kimberly) Johnson of Greenville, Jamie (Jason) Rymer of Oshkosh, Nathan (Nicole) Hoelzel of Eagle River, Troy Hoelzel (Katie) Neenah, Brooke and Hayley Harding of Neenah; 7 great-grandchildren: Lexi, Natalie, Ethan, Bennett, Everett, Hank and Hadly. Julie is also survived by her sisters: Cecelia (Francis) Hoelzel of Wrightstown, Lucy Pohl of Luxemburg, WI; sisters-in-law: Rosemary (Gilbert) Ortleib of Stockbridge, WI, Eleanor Hoelzel of Iola, WI, Beatty Hoelzel of Stockbridge, WI, Betty Hoelzel of Menasha and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Edward J. Hoelzel; her parents, Margaret (Ott) and Peter Weiler; sisters: Marion Kirk and Margaret Thiel; and brothers: John Weiler and Theodore Weiler. You have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 Mom, you're finally resting in peace. No more loneliness, no more worry, no more pain. We are all so proud of your tenacity. You had endurance, wit and spunk like no other. You instilled honesty, hard work and frugality in the entire family. We will miss your guidance and zest for life. Your work here is done. Mom loved "Cooking with Amy" and trying new recipes. Taking road trips in her "Biddy Bus" (the van) to a casino or two. Playing cards with her sister and friends. Sitting with the great grandkids playing piano. She has left us with many fun stories to tell. We will treasure those stories. Retelling them will bring much laughter, many tears, comfort and healing. Thanks to the loving care given by the staff on the second floor at Theda Clark. Thanks to all for your kind words and prayers. We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one but your support and God's grace will get us through. A private service with immediate family will be held. Please keep us in your prayers. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. For more information and to express your condolences, please visit www.WestgorFuneralHomes.com.