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Julie Ann Steiskal
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Ben
January 27, 2024
I miss you. I wish you could have met my boys. I miss the Friday night movie and pizza. I miss the phone calls.
Chris Henry
March 4, 2018
Julie, I never met you. But I heard of your heroism in Joel Hanson's song. My heart goes out to your family and friends. If only more people were as brave and faithful as you.....
Daniel Snow's photo of Julie
June 24, 2009
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June 24, 2009
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Marcia Ritke-Momose
June 15, 2009
Deb and Don,
As you look toward the first anniversary of Julie's passing, I pray you will know the Shepherd's arms around you, comforting you, gentling you, resting you in His peace, knowing that Julie also is at rest in the arms of our Great Shepherd. I only just read about your loss today, and I grieve for the empty place you surely are feeling in your hearts and home. I thank God for your faith, and I thank God for Julie's faith.
"Now Martha said to Jesus, 'Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.' ("Lord, where were you? You could have prevented it!") But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You."
Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again."
Martha said to Him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day" (rabbinical teaching and Jewish tradition).
Jesus said to her (gently correcting), "I AM the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 11:21-26
With love and prayers
Danielle O'Kane
January 4, 2009
Julie, as time goes on i still am having a hard time comprehending how this could have happened! You were an amazing counselor at Shamineau and you made me feel important growing up, we lost contact the last few years and i never got a chance to tell you thank you for everything! I worked at Shamineau this summer and i plan to next too because i want to make a difference in campers lives like you made in mine :-( i miss you!
Erin Bennett
July 28, 2008
Happy Birthday, Jules! I made you cookies, but I bet birthdays are WAY cooler in heaven. Miss you!
Those who love you
July 28, 2008
Julie - Today is your birthday and you are celebrating with Jesus! What a wonderful day for you and while we miss you very much, we are joy-filled to know you are in Paradise!
Wendy Duske
July 19, 2008
Dear Deb and loved ones,
Bruce Anderson just shared your loss of Julie with me. Words can not express the feelings about this. Please know that we are lifting you up in prayer - God's richest comfort and encouragement.
Wendy and the Board of Sharington Place.
Vicki Daufelt
July 3, 2008
Julie, you were an inspiration to us all. You had such a wonderful and unique way of seeing beauty in everything. We all miss you very much. We will meet again one day in heaven cousin. I thank God for the 29 years I was lucky enough to have known you.
Lisa Bocan
July 3, 2008
Steiskal Family-
I worked with Julie at Open Door and loved talking with her and looking at her beautiful pictures. I pray for God's peace and comfort as you remember and celebrate Julie's life and how she touched so many people.
Kayla Sullivan
July 1, 2008
I am honored to have met Julie. She was so warm & welcoming. I am saddened by her unexpected passing. She will be missed.
Kelly Coleman
July 1, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to Julies family and friends.
Julie and I went to grade school together. We share the same birthday. Except for I'm a year older.... thanks for the summer birthday that we could have gone in either grade. We spent my 18th and her 17th birthday together on top of a huge hill watching the sun rise with some other friends by our side. It was exhilirating to see. I had never done that before, and not ever since. Every year on our birthday I think of that and Julie and wonder what she's been up to. I did see her at our 10 year class reunion and got a chance to visit. I wish she would have said more about her photography.... she's done beautiful work, and will be remembered as a beautiful person!
Kathy Tompkins
July 1, 2008
Dear Steiskal family,
Our hearts are broken with you in your loss of Julie. May the Lord hold you in His arms and comfort you with His peace as you remember your precious daughter and sister. Andrew, David and I have seen Julie at Open Door in the past few years and saw the love of Jesus in her! She has a testimony and a legacy in Heaven and touched many for Jesus. At the end of the day, that is what matters for each of us! God knows the number of our days - Psalm 139 - and Julie spent hers for Him! Wise investment and such an inspiration to many! We love you! I wish I could run down the hill and give you a big hug, but send it cross country instead with my prayers.
Love in Jesus, Kathy Tompkins
Sara (Holm) Madler
July 1, 2008
I was shocked when I heard of Julie's death. We worked together at HomePlace many years ago and I will always remember how kind and friendly she was. I considered her a friend and am so saddened by her death. She is in a better place, with God now. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Judy Randall (Collins)
June 30, 2008
Our family can not put into words the extreme sadness we feel for your loss. The loss of a child leaves such an emptiness that with time and Gods love we hope you find peace and understanding. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all. God be with you.
lisa williamson
June 30, 2008
i am truely sorry for your loss. julie sounded like a veryspecial and kind hearted person who gave alot of herself to help others. god be with you and you family to day and always
Tony Reiss
June 30, 2008
Deb and Don,
My heart sank when I heard what happened. Although I did not know Julie I could tell that she was something special from the way you both spoke of her.
My prayers are with you.
steven wells
June 30, 2008
i'm sorry for your lost.... i'm one of Andrea cousin... we both have lost two really good people... but we thank julie for trying to save our family member and we thank you guys for being there for us on during this sad long day... thank you
Cindy Witschen
June 30, 2008
I was so sorry to hear the tragic news of Julie's death. I have thought of her and her brother Ben at various times as I have fond memories of them both. Julie was such a special little Kindergartner with that pretty blonde hair and precious smile. Now she's a special angel watching over everyone, and I'm sure she still has that precious smile. Thankyou for the opportunity to have been Julie's Kindergarten teacher many, many years ago. I feel blessed to have gotten to know her. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers eversince I heard the news. I will continue to pray for you, and I plan to stop by the house sometime. I hope that is okay.
Sincerely,
Cindy (Johnson) Witschen
Julie's Kindergarten Teacher at Pinewood Elementary
Tracy Lipinski
June 30, 2008
Julie and I were roommates in college at Stout. We hadn't talked much since then, but she was never far from my mind. She was such a sweet and talkative friend and always there when you needed her. I will always remember her love for the 80's music. She will truly be missed.
Victoria Michaud
June 30, 2008
My deepest sympathies to the Steiskal family. Julie was a faithful follower of Christ and a shining example of living 'by faith'. I grieve with you and pray that you don't see her death as a loss, but rather a triumphant leap to heaven, right into God's arms.
tami curtis
June 30, 2008
this world will not be so bright without julie. what a shining star she is.
Wendy Orth
June 30, 2008
I first met Julie when we started the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Open Door. When I arrived to set up the room for the meetings she would already be there, working on a prayer shawl in her own unique "sorta half-single-double" crochet stitch. Her spiritual depth and insight were evident as we prayed over completed shawls. She also took close-up photos the shawls, capturing the beauty of the handwork. I will so miss her presence at our meetings and the opportunity to know her better. My heart and prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
Mary Yurkew
June 29, 2008
Don, Deb and family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter, Julie. What a beautiful young woman. Larry and I lost track of you two back in the mid 70's after we married and the Eagles Club closed. Larry passed away in Oct of 2001 in an auto accident. When you lose someone time stands still and the pain can be over whelming, but God heals. He now has Julie a New Treasured Angel in Heaven. From what I have read, Julie was an amazing human being, she will go on in the hearts of all that knew and loved her. God Bless all of you.
Scott Osterhus
June 29, 2008
I am very sad by what happened. I worked with Julie at camp and she helped out on the ropes course often. We would climb the wall there often, but for some reason she didn't want to climb in front of a lot of people and would often ask me if I would go up to the wall and just us climb. It was kind of funny. I also attend Open Door, but didn't really see her much lately, but had talked with her recently on facebook and was planning soon on asking her out to go climb somewhere. I only wish we had that chance. I am happy to know that she is with our Father in heaven and will see her again someday.
John Dorn
June 29, 2008
My deepest condolences to the Steiskal family. I did not know Julie, but I was touched very deeply by her tragic death. I am a photographer in Maine and one of my favorite subjects is children. Julie was very talented, and I dare say as lovely as any of the subjects she photographed. A star has gone out in heaven, and we are all dimmed by the loss of light. May God Bless and Keep You during this difficult time.
Barbara Johnson
June 29, 2008
Don and Deb, and Ruby and family,
We are so saddened to see the heartbreaking news about your Julie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love from the family of Bill and Lois Wallace
Barbara and Swan Johnson
Randee and John Edmundson
Bill and Emma Wallace and family
Beth Boal
June 29, 2008
I am so sad to hear this devastating news. I will always cherish the time Julie and I spent together mentoring kids from Timber Bay - South Minneapolis. She was such a genuine person and cared deeply for so many young people. Love and peace to Julie's dear family.
Melissa & Brad Johnson
June 29, 2008
Julie was a bright spot at work and will be greatly missed. I so want to say the right words to bring your family comfort but I'm not sure there are any.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don & Lynn Snyder
June 29, 2008
Our greatest sympathies to the Steiskal family. Working with Julie for the past several years was an honor, we will never forget her. She died a hero. Blessings!
Mike LeBlanc
June 29, 2008
Words simply can't express both the sorrow and the joy I am feeling right now... seeing the legacy that Julie left brings a smile as tears make their way down my face (and I rarely cry).
God is moving in the midst of all this....
He is moving in how people from all over the country are pulling together to remember her..
He is moving through the pictures that are being gathered by photographer that knew her with whom she had shared her love...
He is moving in helping us remember how giving and caring Julie was... a wonderful example we need to take to heart...
He is moving in reminding us to "hold the apple".. and to cherish each moment...
I can only imagine Julie looking down from Heaven and saying "Guys, I'm embarrassed by all the attention" to which I reply,
"But Julie, we give God glory by honoring His work in you life, made so clear by your loving, caring, giving spirit".
May Julie's legacy continue to touch hearts... and through her example may lives be changed...
To Julie: I can only imagine you meeting our Lord and hearing those sweet, sweet words... beloved sister "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends as they honor her life and legacy while mourning her loss. May the love of Abba Father touch you in a special way as you remember her life... and her sacrifice in doing what she so loved to do... help others...
Julie, you will be well missed,
Gene and Pat Kasper
June 29, 2008
We want to extend our deepest sympathy. We were shocked and greatly saddened to learn of Julie's tragic death. Our prayers and love are with you.
Shelly Evans
June 28, 2008
My heart goes out to the Steiskal family. I'm Andrea Evans mom and I have thought about Julie so much over the past three days. I'm so sorry that this happened. God Bless.
Jen Klingensmith
June 28, 2008
Julie was a remarkable, amazing young woman who was looked up to and admired by many people, as can also be as attested by the many tributes on the internet from those who knew and loved her. We will miss her smile and her fun sense of humor.
Thank you to her parents who raised such a beautiful, loving young woman who has blessed many of our lives with her good nature and willingness to share of herself with others.
My prayers and sympathy go out to all of her family and friends. She touched so many lives. I pray we all find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Mack & Michelle Backlund
June 28, 2008
Our sympathy to the Steiskal family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Shelly McClure Evans
June 28, 2008
There are no words that express our deep sadness and heartache. Knowing your daughter was there doing everything she could for Andrea shows what a truly remarkable young woman she was.
She will always be in our prayers and thoughts...Always...
Susie Steiskal
June 28, 2008
Julie will truly be missed by all. You could always count on her to be behind her camera capturing all the wonderful memories of every occassion.
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