Julia Joanne Kreun

Julia Joanne Kreun obituary

Julia Joanne Kreun

Julia Kreun Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Snyder's Care Center - Rancho Cucamonga from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2025.

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Julia Joanne (Veldhuizen) Kreun was born on a hot, humid Sunday morning, on July 21, 1940, in a farmhouse near Woodstock MN to Case and Sophie Veldhuizen. She spent the next 18 years on that farm. One-room country school provided her early education, and she graduated from Pipestone High School in 1957. She married Carl Kreun in 1958, lived in Lawton OK, Chandler & Pipestone MN, Sioux Falls SD, and Hemet CA. They raised four daughters – Karla, Pamela, Gail and Jody - in Pipestone. Six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren filled their lives with joy.

Julie spent many years as a secretary at her alma mater, volunteered in many civic and church organizations, 25 years riding her own motorcycle many, many miles, tandem skydiving at age 69, parasailing, and trying her hand at zip lining. She courageously fought multiple health challenges during the past year as a result of paraplegia due to a cancerous tumor which fractured her spinal column. As a reflection of her dedication to future generations, Julie chose to participate in a clinical research study for multiple myeloma at the City of Hope National Cancer Center in Duarte, California.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Karla, her parents, 6 brothers, 2 sisters. She is survived by her husband, daughters and grand/great grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Services will be held in Hemet California at a later date.

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August 3, 2025

Deb (Lindquist) Dietz posted to the memorial.

July 13, 2025

Lana and Glen Eeten planted trees.

July 8, 2025

Rodney and Gail Hanson posted to the memorial.

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Deb (Lindquist) Dietz

August 3, 2025

Dear Kreun family,
I was so sorry to hear the news of Julie´s home-going. My mind is flooded with memories of her and your whole family. She was blessed with a very full life with so much family and so many adventures. Through the many tough times, she knew her Lord & Savior sustained her. She was an example of a faithful follower of Jesus. May you all be comforted with the peace that passes all understanding in this new chapter of life without her. Along with the tears, may the memories of her bring a smile to your faces and joy in your spirits.
With love and sympathy...
Debbie (Lindquist) Dietz

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Lana and Glen Eeten

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Rodney and Gail Hanson

July 8, 2025

I met Julie when we worked together at the Pipestone High School and became very good friends. We spent many hours together outside of work and she was such an inspiration to me. We moved to the Ozarks in MO in 2002 & Julie & Carl visited us several times. I will always cherish the close bond we formed and she will always hold a special place in my heart. Her faith was strong and I find comfort in knowing she is with our Lord & Savior and one day we will be together again. Until then, love & hugs dear friend. Gail & Rod Hanson

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August 3, 2025

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Lana and Glen Eeten planted trees.

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Rodney and Gail Hanson posted to the memorial.