Julia and William moved to the farm that he had purchased in Saratoga where they lived for the rest of their lives. Julia was active in the church and attended the Saratoga Presbyterian church. For over 15 years she dedicated herself to caring for her husband when he became disabled from Guillan Barre syndrome. She cared for him every day until she was admitted to the Riceville Rest Home in 989 after being diagnosed as having Alzheimer's. French and Balik Funeral Home in Decorah was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Daniel Keppler officiated with interment in St. Clement's Cemetery in Spillville. Balik Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He attended country school and St. Wenceslaus school in Spillville. He farmed for 25 years north of Spillville and in 1978 moved to Spillville. Walter did custom combining and helped out other farmers and was a member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.