Julia Ann Herboldsheimer

Julia Ann Herboldsheimer

Lisbon

Julia Ann Herboldsheimer, age 79, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Hallmark Care Center, Mt. Vernon. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mt. Vernon. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2024 at the church. Private family burial will take place in Durant Cemetery, Durant. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in her memory. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Julia was born on August 1, 1945, the daughter of Alvin and Mildred (Miller) Suhr. She graduated from Durant High School with the Class of 1964. Julia married Paul Herboldsheimer on July 1, 1968 in Durant and later divorced.

After graduation, Julia began working at Rockwell-Collins in Cedar Rapids. With a passion for beauty and creativity, she went on to fulfill her dream of owning her own hair salon, Julie's-Nu-U in Lisbon. In her later years, Julia worked as a cashier for Walmart in Iowa City.

Julia also had a deep love for nature, especially cardinals, which she often watched from her deck. Her pets and plants were her constant companions, bringing her joy and comfort. She enjoyed dancing and was a talented musician, finding happiness in playing the guitar and piano. Julia was a devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Above all, Julia treasured her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and cherished memories.

Julia will be dearly missed by her three children, Jodi (Enrique) Gomez, Jr. of Eagle Pass, Texas, Kari (Greg) Traver of Grimes, Iowa, and David (Amber) Herboldsheimer of Lisbon, Iowa; eight grandchildren, Eriq, Ethan, Emily and Elisa Gomez, Faith and Chloe Traver, and Hudson and Jamison Herboldsheimer; and one brother, Keith (Janet) Suhr of Durant, Iowa. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Mildred.