Semler, Judy A.

Judy A. Semler, 55, died Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Mercy Iowa City following a sudden illness. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Mark Pries officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City.

In lieu of flowers, the Judy Semler Memorial Fund has been established.

Judy was born June 21, 1957, in Iowa City, the daughter of Keith and Luella (Jensen) Fuhrmeister. She attended Olin High School in Olin, Iowa. On July 19, 1980, Judy married Benny Semler in Iowa City. She had been employed at Sheller-Globe. For many years Judy has been a Mary Kay Cosmetics representative.

Judy was a very loving, selfless and caring wife, mother, and friend. Most important to Judy was her devotion to her family. She will be greatly missed.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Johnson County VNA for the care they provided to Stephanie, Benny and Judy's daughter.

Survivors include her loving husband, Benny; their daughter, Jodie (John) O'Connell of Solon; three grandchildren, Andrew and Madison Mullinnix and Maxwell O'Connell; her stepmother, Mary Fuhrmeister; five brothers, Dave (Nikki) Fuhrmeister, Cliff (Sue) Fuhrmeister, Phillip (Gay) Fuhrmeister, Keith (Anita) Fuhrmeister and Tom Fuhrmeister; father-in-law, Harold Semler; sisters- and brother-in-law, Janice Semler and Steve (Deb) Semler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceded in death by her son, Jeff (2011); her daughter, Stephanie (2012); her father, Keith Fuhrmeister; her mother and stepfather, Luella and Fred Jensen; and her mother-in-law, Vella Semler.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lensingfuneral.com.

Published March 23, 2013 in The Gazette