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Judy was born June 27, 1948, in Durand. She was the daughter of Willis and Margaret (Brunner) Poeschel and graduated from Durand High School.
Judy worked as a bank teller for over 20 years in Rochester, MN. She also worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester in the Anatomy Department for several years.
Judy enjoyed doing home interior decorating, gardening, sewing, listening to music, and bird watching.
Judy is survived by her daughter, Kasandra Smith of Rochester, MN; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM Tuesday July 1, 2025, at Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. Burial will follow immediately at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery-Lima, rural Durand.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand is serving the family.
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