Judy Bierstetel

Judy M. Bierstetel, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the age of 71. Born May 2, 1941 in St. Johns, MI, she was the daughter of Arnold and Casilda (Arens) Ruhl. Judy married David Bierstetel on July 27, 1963, in Fowler and he survives her.

Judy is also survived by her daughter, Jill (John) Peterson of St. Johns and son, Jeff (Jill) Bierstetel of Fowler, sisters, Nancy (John Whitekus) Ruhl and Elaine Miller, brother, Alan (Jan) Ruhl, seven grandchildren, Drew Bierstetel, Holly Bierstetel, Taylor Bierstetel, Trey Bierstetel, Britney Peterson, Emily Peterson, Jon Peterson, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Ruhl.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo with Fr. Charlon Mason presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. and Friday from 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. with rosary being prayed at 3 and 8 on Thursday, 3 on Friday and a scripture service at 8 on Friday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Autism Society of Michigan, 2178 Commons Pkwy, Okemos, MI 48864.

To learn more about Judy and to view her Life Story film, please visit her person webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/82605 . The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.