Julia Dessert

Judy was born in Sioux City Iowa on July 15, 1931 to Margaret and Walter Oehlerking and died in Peoria Arizona on October 31, 2026.

 Judy graduated from South Sioux City High School in Nebraska in 1949. On August 25, 1951 she married Donald E Hochberger and their marriage lasted until August 18, 1997 when he passed away just one week short of their 46th anniversary.

Don entered Nebraska law School in 1953 and upon graduation worked for Sun Oil Company in the real estate department. Judy was employed by a finance company and received a transfer every time Don was promoted until they moved to Waterloo, Iowa and the company did not have an office. In 1963 they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and Judy worked for the First National Bank for 13 years in the Commercial Paper Department. Upon Don's retirement they moved to Grand Lake Oklahoma. Judy owned and operated a gift shop for 9 years. She was an active member in the chamber of commerce, President of Lakeside Garden Club, P.E.O. women's organization, and won the "Grand Laker" award in 1994. She was also a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City, Arizona. 

On October 9th, 1999, she married Louis Dessert and their marriage lasted until April 11, 2004 when he passed away. Judy moved to Westbrook Village in Peoria, Arizona in 2008 and lived there until May of 2015 when she moved to Sierra Winds, a retirement home, in Peoria, Arizona. She enjoyed decorating, playing bridge and enjoyed flower arranging in which she won several awards in Garden Club shows. 

Judy was the oldest of six but had lost all her siblings before her passing. She is survived by two nieces, Tami Murphy and Debra Weedon as well as many nephews and great nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church or charity of your choice.