Judith “Judy” (Nee Roe) Triebold, 90, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2023. Born in May of 1933 to Wilfred and Virginia Roe, Judy was raised on the family farm just outside of Whitewater, WI. Judy graduated as Valedictorian from Whitewater City High, Class of ‘51, and then from Whitewater Teacher’s College (now UW-Whitewater). After graduation, she taught at Finch School, a one room school located near Richmond, WI. Judy sometimes shared favorite stories from her teaching experience: one cold winter day several hardy farm boys, students of hers, lifted her car and turned it sideways in the school garage, leaving her stranded. On another occasion, Judy discovered there were rattlesnakes in the school basement. One of her students indicated that it was no problem, that he was experienced in such matters, and that he could easily dispatch them. A short time later, the snakes were turned out into a nearby field. Imagine allowing a student to do that today!
Judy fell in love with her High School sweetheart, Richard Triebold, and they were married on July 2nd, 1955. Richard and Judy lived in Janesville, WI, where Judy took a job in the chemistry department at Parker Pen. They moved to Rockford, IL., for a time, and then returned to Whitewater to help establish Triebold Implement, Inc., where Richard and Judy worked together for many years.
Judy was loved by everyone who knew her, and her kind heart and giving spirit set an example of how to live a gracious life. She became a second mother figure to her younger brother Don, and they built a special bond, which lasted a lifetime. For years Judy served on various church boards; taught Sunday School and confirmation class; was a 4-H leader, teaching gardening, sewing, knitting, cooking, and choir; was a member of the Congregational Ladies Circle; a member of Alpha Club; and served with many other organizations. In addition to all of her service, Judy loved to paint, and was well known for her annual Christmas cards, which often had a bright red Cardinal painted somewhere in the background. She was a devoted wife to Richard, and mother to Raymond (Mindy), Joanne (Gary), Jeannine (Jerry), and Robert (Ellen).
Judy was predeceased by her husband, Richard, and is survived by her children; her brothers, Dean (Colleen) and Don (Mary); her brother-in-law, Don Triebold; her grandchildren: Jason (Jenelle) Himebauch; Amy (Nicholas) Jordan; Claire (Scott) Albrecht; Adam (Emily) Triebold; Jane Judith Triebold; Kyra Triebold; Kelsey Triebold; Jacob (Carly) Kincade; Kaitlyn (Nathan) Palacios; and Stacey (Tony) Heilberger; her great-grandchildren: Margaret, Andrew, and Bridget Jordan; Jude and Jonah Himebauch; Carter Albrecht; Everett Heilberger; and Evangeline and Emmett Palacios.
We wish to thank all the people who took such good care of Judy: the fine staff of Fairhaven and Hearthstone; the staff of Rainbow Hospice Care; and all the kind friends and neighbors who called on Judy just to let her know that she was loved and not forgotten.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m., Saturday January 13th, at the UCC Congregational Church, 133 S Franklin St, Whitewater, WI. A Service of Remembrance will follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Rainbow Hospice Care (Jefferson, WI), Fairhaven Senior Services, or to Bethel House (in Whitewater).
Nitardy Funeral Home is serving the family.
