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Julie Pauline Herrick passed away peacefully Tuesday 7-28-2020 at Hospice House after a short illness.
Born on Oct. 16, 1925 in Kenosha, she was the sixth daughter and penultimate child of John & Pauline (Rebro) Thomka. A 1943 graduate of Kenosha High School, most of her working career was for Kenosha Auto Transport, which became Jupiter Transport Co. After retirement she also worked for years as a city poll worker, until her eyesight started declining.
In 1949 she married Jerome Herrick, with whom she enjoyed over 53 years of togetherness, until his passing in 2003.
She enjoyed some single-life travel which included a trip to Cuba in the 1940’s and a trip to Hawaii for a niece’s wedding in her later years. Her most enjoyable travel, though, was family related: from visiting Jerome’s family in Arcadia, WI for summer visits, to the 25 years of biannual family reunions through 2019. She was a mother figure to many nephews & nieces whose own parents predeceased her.
As a life-long member of St. Anthony’s parish she was active in their Rosary Society.
Julie is survived by her two sons, Bob Herrick and Jerry Herrick (Jean Mazzarelli); her grandchildren, Ryland Herrick (Amanda Johnson), Sedge Herrick (Lexi Zeyen) and Joy Mathein; and her sister, Martha (Galis) all of Racine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and four sisters and a brother: Helen (Miles) Galster, Ida (Albert) Christianson, Janice (Bill) Johnson, Margaret (Julius) Matolek and John (Marge) Thomka.
Stacking sadness upon sadness, we will not be having a funeral reception at this time. So many of our relatives and friends are scattered around the state and region, not to mention being of vulnerable age, these pandemically challenging times preclude us from expecting or asking people to travel and mingle in crowds. We’re all safer at home for now. And that’s too bad: Julie loved a good party! From her KAT Kittens bowling team’s gatherings at Bartley House, to the reunion at Barb & Jim’s with Julie’s personalized Port-A-Pot, to dancing to Scotty’s on her 90th birthday, she enjoyed life.
Thanks to everyone who touched her life, her neighbors and friends, Doctor’s offices and care facilities, people who just smiled and said hello, you all enriched her.
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(262) 653-0667
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Jim Mrdutt says:
Julie was a great – friendly lady and will truly be missed. Your last sentence in her obit says we enriched her. In reality, she enriched us!
Barbara Seiberlich says:
Julia will be missed. She was a good friend, a wry wit, and always fun to be around. We will miss her at our Rosary Society dinners. And I will miss her smiling face. My sincerest sympathies to Jerry, Jean, and Bob and the rest of the family.
Barb (Bisciglia) Adams says:
Jerry, Bob and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. As one of the KAT Kittens I can tell you we did have a blast! I loved working, bowling, and playing with her. She was so much fun it was like playing when we were all together. She told it like it was and your dad would say “Julie “ and we would all laugh. She is now with 3 of the other kittens; Katie, Virg and Joan. Someday we will all be together again, maybe to bowl in heaven. Hopefully without all the aches and pains! I loved your mom and Dad. My prayers with your family during this sad time.
Cathy Pierce says:
Jerry, my prayers are with you and your family.
Arthur Harrington says:
Jerry;
Please accept my condolences for the passing of your Mom. I still have fond memories of your parents when we visited your house during our high school years socializing together with you, Jim, John and Charlie.. They were always welcoming (probably because they didn’t know what we were doing out of their sight) !
In any event, I am sure you know to be true what I am about to say: “How lucky each of us were having great parents, like your Mom and Dad, when we were growing up!”.
Best regards,
Art
Willy says:
Jerry,Bob, And Jean,So sorry for your loss, your ma was always so friendly to me from day 1,My sister called Aunt Pat knowing they were friends forever.
Gina schulz says:
Dear Jerry and Jean,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom sounds like a fun loving, wonderful and kind woman. We hope your fond memories will help you at this difficult time.
Paul and Gina