Julia Ida Schmid Lauer

Julia Ida Schmid Lauer 82, Lincoln, died Friday (11/07/08). The daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. A. George Schmid and Esther Siekmeier, Julia was born January 17, 1926, in rural Hamburg, Minn. When she was school age the family moved to New Holstein, Wis., where she attended public school. Upon completing high school she attended Mission House (now Lakeland) College. She received her degree in 1947.
Julia had a great love and interest of music. She played piano and organ at a young age, served as accompanist for individuals and groups during her high school and college years, and nourished the appreciation of music in her children. She was a kind and helpful friend and neighbor who found pleasure in association with others of similar interests and was known for her vibrant energy and quick wit. Julia married Ernest Lauer in January, 1947; six children were born to their union. A kind and loving wife and mother, family was always her primary concern. She gave guidance and support all along life's way.
Loved and missed dearly by her family: husband of 61 years, Ernest H. Lauer; children, Ernest, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; David, Berwick, Pa.; Julia Lauer-Cheenne, Lincoln; Richard, Philadelphia; Noel, Lincoln; and William, Lincoln; seven grandchildren, Marcus; Michelle; Brian; Andrea; Kathleen; Rob; Tom; one great-grandchild, Lucas Van-derPol; and in-laws, Cindy; Sandy; and Dominique.
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday (11/11/08) at First Plymouth Congregational Church. Burial: Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St., Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Lakeland College, Sheboygan, Wis. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.