Judith Marie "Judy" Lewis
June 25, 1946 ~ January 6, 2021
Judith Marie “Judy” Lewis, 74, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her residence after a long battle with colon cancer.
She was born on June 25, 1946, in St. Elizabeth, the daughter of the late Joseph Conrad and Clara Catherine (Fennewald) Jurgensmeyer.
She was a 1964 graduate of St. Elizabeth R-IV High School.
She was married on May 4, 1968, in St. Elizabeth to Larry L Lewis, who resides at the home.
In earlier years, Judy worked for the MFA Agri Services, Feed Division, in the accounting department. After a brief stay at home when she was raising her children, she returned to work at MFA Agri Services. In 1988, she joined Mertens Oil and completed twenty-five years before joining Fechtel Beverage Company working as a bookkeeper. In her retirement years, she worked at St. Peter School lunchroom.
She was a faithful and active member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Judy and her husband were members of the Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. They served as Area Council for the Diocese of Jefferson City and Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. They hosted the annual meeting of the Northern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre in 2012. She was also an active member of the Dan C Coppin Assembly 573 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Council.
In high school, she served as Senior Class President and Junior Farmers of America State President.
She also volunteered her time with the Merida Foundation and went on mission trips with the organization.
Judy enjoyed playing cards, bowling, fishing, cooking, vegetable gardening, and her times with her family at the lake. She also loved to travel with her most memorable trips to the Holy Land and the Vatican.
Survivors include her husband, Larry; three children, Melissa (Trae) Lorts; Kevin (Michelle) Lewis; and Carrie (Keith) Hayes, all of Jefferson City; six grandchildren, Ashten Lorts, Rylee Lorts, Alexandra Lewis, Clayton Lewis, Carson Hayes, and Caroline Hayes; siblings, Virgil (Dee Dee) Jurgensmeyer, Phoenix, Arizona; LaVerne Dubbert, St. Elizabeth; Emogene Jurgensmeyer, St. Charles; Joe (Millie) Jurgensmeyer, Tipton; Arlene (Linnie) Kalaf, Columbia; and Charles (Margaret) Jurgensmeyer, Rogers, Arkansas; and two sisters-in-law, Viola Jurgensmeyer, St. Charles; and Ruth Jurgensmeyer, Columbia and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ambrose Jurgensmeyer and Robert Jurgensmeyer; two brother-in-laws, Victor Wilde and Daniel Dubbert; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Jurgensmeyer.
Visitation will be 4:30-7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with The Most Reverend John R. Gaydos, Bishop Emeritus of Jefferson City, officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Judy’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are suggested while in attendance.
A private burial will be in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Merida Foundation, the Cathedral of St. Joseph or to the American Cancer Association.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
She was born on June 25, 1946, in St. Elizabeth, the daughter of the late Joseph Conrad and Clara Catherine (Fennewald) Jurgensmeyer.
She was a 1964 graduate of St. Elizabeth R-IV High School.
She was married on May 4, 1968, in St. Elizabeth to Larry L Lewis, who resides at the home.
In earlier years, Judy worked for the MFA Agri Services, Feed Division, in the accounting department. After a brief stay at home when she was raising her children, she returned to work at MFA Agri Services. In 1988, she joined Mertens Oil and completed twenty-five years before joining Fechtel Beverage Company working as a bookkeeper. In her retirement years, she worked at St. Peter School lunchroom.
She was a faithful and active member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Judy and her husband were members of the Knights and Dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. They served as Area Council for the Diocese of Jefferson City and Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. They hosted the annual meeting of the Northern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre in 2012. She was also an active member of the Dan C Coppin Assembly 573 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Council.
In high school, she served as Senior Class President and Junior Farmers of America State President.
She also volunteered her time with the Merida Foundation and went on mission trips with the organization.
Judy enjoyed playing cards, bowling, fishing, cooking, vegetable gardening, and her times with her family at the lake. She also loved to travel with her most memorable trips to the Holy Land and the Vatican.
Survivors include her husband, Larry; three children, Melissa (Trae) Lorts; Kevin (Michelle) Lewis; and Carrie (Keith) Hayes, all of Jefferson City; six grandchildren, Ashten Lorts, Rylee Lorts, Alexandra Lewis, Clayton Lewis, Carson Hayes, and Caroline Hayes; siblings, Virgil (Dee Dee) Jurgensmeyer, Phoenix, Arizona; LaVerne Dubbert, St. Elizabeth; Emogene Jurgensmeyer, St. Charles; Joe (Millie) Jurgensmeyer, Tipton; Arlene (Linnie) Kalaf, Columbia; and Charles (Margaret) Jurgensmeyer, Rogers, Arkansas; and two sisters-in-law, Viola Jurgensmeyer, St. Charles; and Ruth Jurgensmeyer, Columbia and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ambrose Jurgensmeyer and Robert Jurgensmeyer; two brother-in-laws, Victor Wilde and Daniel Dubbert; and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Jurgensmeyer.
Visitation will be 4:30-7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with The Most Reverend John R. Gaydos, Bishop Emeritus of Jefferson City, officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Judy’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are suggested while in attendance.
A private burial will be in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Merida Foundation, the Cathedral of St. Joseph or to the American Cancer Association.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
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Our deepest condolences.
Our heartfelt condolences are with your family.
Larry, Carrie, Melissa, and Kevin our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. She was a wonderful wife and an amazing mother. She is with God now and still watching over you. Judy will be missed. Kathy Hayes
All our love to Judy’s entire family. Her love for you is now infinite and unlimited, and will be surrounding you forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Carrie and family.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers sent your way.
We are going to miss Aunt Judy! Our hearts go out to the entire Lewis family as it is never easy to lose a dear one. We love you and wish that we could be there for the funeral. Love, Amy and Jeff
Our families are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Kim, Monica, Sheila and families
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will surround you with peace and wonderful memories of Judy.
With loving memories from Bart, Nancy & Family!
Deepest condolences to Larry and the family. Judy was a very special lady. Ray and Chris Samson
Larry, we sat in the pew behind you and Judy many times at 6:30 weekday Masses at the Cathedral. Then, we prayed with you; now we pray for you and your family. May God’s special graces be with you in this time of sorrow for the loss of Judy. Jewell and Edward Bode
Keeping the family of Judy in our prayers! My memories of Judy are when we were growing up and neighbors on our parents’ farms. Cherish the memories! Lenora (Kemna) and Joe Twehus
Thoughts and prayers for Judy and her family. God bless you, Fr. Chris Cordes
Lit a candle in memory of Judith Marie “Judy” Lewis
Sending prayers to you Larry and the family. May god bless you. The Hogue family.
So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Hold on to your happy memories. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Grover and Cheryl Beatty
To Larry and family—So sorry to hear about the loss of Judy. We will remember her as a sweet lady and neighbor. Tim and Marsha Frevert
Mary Ann Lindenbusch I just learned of your loss. My deepest sympathy. I was Judy’s teacher the first year I came to St. Elizabeth. I have fond memories of her.