Judith Mary Statezny-Ulch, 77, passed away on October 3, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas after a courageous battle with sepsis. She was born on October 12, 1946 in Antigo, Wisconsin to the late Johnie and Alma (Wilcox) Statezny.
Judy loved nature, creative writing, poetry, and all animals. She loved her children, family, and friends deeply. She was the family genealogist. She believed in fairy tales and fairies, and displayed fairy houses in her home and yard. She was a life-long learner, intuitive, and mentor to many.
Judy was welcoming and accepting of people from all walks of life. She taught her friends and family about human diversity by being an example and role model.
Judy was proud of her volunteer work with Alcoholics Anonymous and Oakside Treatment Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, having helped many people find sobriety. She was sober for 45 years and celebrated that accomplishment this past July with pride. She also volunteered at the Doggie Shop in Eureka Springs which supports local animal shelters.
In 1963, Judy relocated from Crandon to Franksville, Wisconsin and eventually to Union Grove where she attended and graduated from the Wisconsin State Teachers College. Judy taught elementary school for several years before taking an administrative support position with the Falk Corporation in Milwaukee. Nearly a decade later, she accepted a similar position at Kearney and Trecker Corporation in West Allis. In 1981, Judy relocated her family to Rosholt Wisconsin where she accepted a position with Rosholt Public Schools. She held many different positions after this time but enjoyed her work as an intuitive psychic the most. She advised and helped many people through her work. She enjoyed teaching and attending classes and was typically enrolled in a class or workshop. She was an avid creative writer and poet, having published many short stories and poems.
On April 8, 1995 Judy married the love of her life, Harvey Ulch and lived in Eureka Springs, Arkansas until her death. Judy and Harvey enjoyed 29 years of marriage which included travel to Florida, Indiana and Wisconsin, sailing voyages down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico and Florida, time with family and friends, and many other outings and travels.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sheila Statezny; brother, Merle Statezny; grandson, Clayton Horne.
Judy is survived by her husband, Harvey Ulch; children, John Gerow (Jen), Scott Gerow (Joyce), Jason Klempen (Patty Hampton), and Collette Hewitt; bonus-children, Deborah Baker (Jay) and Susan Didier (Bob); siblings, Karen Statezny (Larry), Linda Diaz (Jose’), Bruce Statezny (Nancy), Michael Statezny (Debbie) and Tom Statezny (Sara); grandchildren; Laura Gerow (Mike), Logan Gerow, Sherry Hahn (Gehard), Cody Milhans (Lydia), Andrew Milhans (Mariah). Haley Hampton (Troy Gulley) Brianna Santos (Eddie), Nicholas Baker, Nathan (Beatrice) Baker, Jessica Baker, Tyler Didier, Kacie Didier. Great-grandchildren: Mikayla Hahn and Addison Hahn. Many other family members including cousins, nieces, nephews, and many longtime loyal friends. Pets; Yuka, Benji and Peanuts.
The family is very appreciative and grateful to the staff at Katherine’s Place and Mercy Medical for the excellent care Judy received.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 11:00 a.m. at the Holiday Island Recreation Center Pavilion, 13 Buckskin Lane, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, followed by lunch (self pay) at 12:30 p.m. at Myrtie Maes Café, 207 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Online obituary and condolences can be found at www. bernafuneralhomes.com.