Julia June Werk

Julia Werk, age 69, of rural Kensington, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:30 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2015 At the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria. Interment will follow in the Kinkead Cemetery at Alexandria. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 PM at the church. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. OBITUARY Julia June Leintz was born May 6, 1946 in Killdeer, ND, the daughter of Anton and Juliana (Erker) Leintz. She was raised in Killdeer where she attended school. Following school she worked in a sweet shop at Killdeer. About 1962, Julia moved to the Twin Cities and was employed by Embers restaurant. She also did childcare. On March 13, 1965 Julia was united in marriage to Norman Werk in Mankato, MN. The couple lived in Mankato for about two years before moving to Herman, MN for the next ten years. The y were blessed with one son, Leroy. Julia and her family also lived in Wheaton, MN, Osakis, MN and Leaf Valley, MN before settling in their home in rural Kensington. They have lived there for the last thirty years. Julia worked at Arrowwood Resort in the snack bar, at the front desk, helping with banquet work and taking reservations for twelve years before retiring due to health concerns. Julia taught catechism for several years at St. Charles Church in Herman. She was active with the American Legion Auxiliary at Kensington and was also active in the Heart Attack Survivors group. Julia liked to make trips to the casino where she enjoyed gambling, winning and taking home a brand new pick-up truck. She also enjoyed home interior parties and decorated her home well. Julia could not resist garage sales. Her car automatically stopped for any garage sale, even when Norman was driving. Julia loved cooking; she could cook anything but her pies were something extra special. Tuesday, August 12, 2015 Julia died at the age of sixty-nine years. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Helen Brown, Frances Patterson and Agnes Johnson; and two brothers, Thomas and Mark Leintz. Julia is survived by her husband of fifty years, Norman Werk of rural Kensington; son Leroy and Kathy Werk of Alexandria; grandsons, Andrew Werk and Matthew Werk; and siblings, Leo Leintz and wife Sharon, of Albertville, MN, Julius Leintz and wife, Candice, of New Brighton, MN, Paul Leintz of Maple Grove, MN, Angeline Smith of Scottsdale, AZ, Beatrice Richards of Crestview, FL, and Joe Leintz and wife, Patricia, of Orono, MN. On Tuesday, August 18, 2015 A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Church of St. Mary. Reverend Father Steve Binsfeld was the celebrant. Interment followed in Kinkead Cemetery Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Julia June Werk

May 6, 1946 - August 12, 2015