Julie Lee Schladweiler age 64 from Maiden Rock, Wis., peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Jan. 21, 2025, at the Plum City Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 3, 1960, to Jacob and Isabelle (Kahabka) Helmueller.
Julie grew up in St. Paul, Minn., and graduated from South St. Paul High School. After high school, Julie attended Brown Institute and then accepted a job with the Army working in the IT department. After several years, she found her position at Southeast Technical College in Red Wing, Minn. Julie retired from Southeast Technical College in 2024 due to her terminal diagnosis.
Julie married Gary E. Schladweiler on June 3, 1986. After marriage they lived in Maiden Rock, Wis. where they worked and raised their three sons on the family farm.
Julie always looked forward to family time at the cabin, riding motorcycle with Gary, walks with her dog Izzy, traveling, UTV rides and snowmobiling with her family.
Julie is survived by her husband Gary, and their three sons Brandon (Faith) Schladweiler of Maiden Rock, Josh (Karee) Schladweiler of Maiden Rock and Luke (Courtney) Schladweiler of Beldenville, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Blakely, Brylynn, Jase, Brewer, Weston, Norah, Boone, and Broden Schladweiler; nieces Missy Wieser and Jessica Woehrle; and her beloved dog Izzy.
Julie is proceeded in death by her parents Jacob and Isabelle, her mother and father-in-law Ervin and Elisabeth Schladweiler, three sisters Sally, Kathryn, and Laurie Jo and two brothers Billy and Baby Boy Helmueller in infancy.
The family of Julie would like to thank a special neighbor Donna Hoyt for comforting Julie the last couple weeks.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Feb. 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. Molly’s on Main in Plum City, Wis.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.
