Julie Cain

Julie Patricia Cain, 68, of Worthington, MN passed away on Wednesday November 5th at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Julie was born on October 11, 1957 in Asheville, NC to Robert (Bob) Cain, a radio broadcaster and Marie(Gasahl) Cain. Her father’s career, which included a position at the CNN news desk, resulted in the familymoving many times during Julie’s childhood. Julie loved living in Rhode Island before settling in South Dakotaand graduating from Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls in 1975. She met Bob Wratz, a guitar player and singerin the local band “Starchild” and they married on December 11, 1977. They had two sons, Ryan andChristopher. Through Christopher and Kari (Nichols) she had two grandchildren, Thomas and Charlie, whomshe adored.
Her son Ryan was diagnosed with autism at an early age and Julie became a tireless advocate for the rights ofautistic children and their families in South Dakota. She co-founded an autism awareness foundation, wrotearticles and took her case to the legislature and the press. She was also a foodie who enjoyed cooking andanyone who knew Julie knew she was a fan of Irish creme liqueur! (Especially Bailey’s and Five Farms)Julie is preceded in death by her father Bob Cain.
Julie is survived by her sons Ryan Wratz and Christopher (Kari Nichols) Wratz, mother Marie Spaulding,brothers John Cain and Bob Cain, sister Stephanie Cain, uncle John Gasahl, grandchildren Thomas andCharlie Wratz and former husband and friend Bob Wratz.
Julie struggled with serious health issues for more than a decade, yet she remained brave and sweet. Herfamily would like to give a special thanks to her caretakers in Worthington and extend our sincere thanks to thestaff at Ava’s House for their care and professionalism.