Geertje "Julie" Dykstra Zumwalt
December 18, 1932 - January 19, 2021
Obituary
FITCHBURG - Geertje “Julie” Dykstra Zumwalt, age 88, of Fitchburg, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Dec. 18, 1932, in Hitzum, Friesland, Netherlands, the daughter of Albertus and Froukje (Hager) Dykstra. Her father passed away when she was five. Her mother raised her and her six siblings during World War II. Following the war, their Aunt Theresa sponsored them to immigrate to the United States, landing in Long Beach, Calif. in 1947.
Julie married Louis Zumwalt on June 24, 1955. They made their home in Lakewood, Calif., where they raised their two children, Lori and David. She was artistically gifted and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cross-stitching, doll making and ceramics. She also loved bowling, hosting family gatherings in her home, and the companionship of her beloved pets. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and friends. In 2016, she moved to Wisconsin to live with her son, David.
Julie is survived by her son, David (Kim) Zumwalt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; parents; daughter, Lori Ann Zumwalt; and siblings, Elizabeth Smith, Klaas Dykstra, Pietje "Peggy" Phillips, Rinze Dykstra, Zwaantje "Sally" Peterson and Tamme Dykstra.
A graveside service will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Oregon at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Julie’s name to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
Events
Graveside Service
Wed Jan 27, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM CDT
Prairie Mound Cemetery • -, Oregon, WI 53575
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Cheryl White
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Aunt Julie, You always have been there for me, especially when I lost my Momma. Your smiles, laughs and stories always lite up your beautiful face. I enjoyed driving down to Long Beach those several times during the years to hold garage sales for you and just see your smiling face. I will miss you forever. Thank you for all the love and hugs you gave my Mom and me!!! Love, Cheryl
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Cheryl White
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David and Kim, Sending love, hugs and condolences to you. We are so sorry. Love, Cheryl & Bruce
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Charity Johnson
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I remember visiting Julie at a young age. I always loved exploring the backyard. It was so amazing and beautiful. She was so talented. I loved the bird room and the doll room. I was always in awe of everything about her sweet soul. I still have many things her and Lori made over the years. They will be forever treasured.
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Alicia Hoover
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My dear sweet Aunt Julie, you will live in my heart and memory forever. You always made me feel loved. I cherish all the special needlepoint crafts, wedding mementos that you made for our wedding, and the beautiful family shower that you had at your home. My favorite time of year was Christmas at your home. You and Lori Ann made every season feel like a Hallmark homecoming and I will treasure those times with our Dykstra family. Now, you are in your eternal home with family and that is what brings me peace now. I love you so very much. Alicia