Judith "Judy" Walz

Judith A. “Judy” Walz, age 81 of Belgrade, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Tree of Life Assisted Living in New Munich, Minnesota.

 A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Judith Ann Borgerding was born May 8, 1943 in Freeport, Minnesota to Ambrose and Teresa (Holdvogt) Borgerding.  She attended Saints Peter and Paul Catholic grade school and graduated from Little Falls High school. On May 4, 1963, she was united in marriage to Roman Walz at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The couple farmed for many years, and she later worked at BenFranklin and JKC.    

Judy was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers. She was dedicated to her faith. She enjoyed tending to her beautiful flower gardens and taking care of her chickens.  She loved to paint ceramics. She was an amazing quilter and enjoyed quilt retreats with her "Bee" sisters. She made many quilts for her kids and grandkids to treasure.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

Judy's family is grateful for the kind and caring staff at the Tree of Life Assisted Living for taking her in and treating her like family. They are also thankful for the compassionate care extended by Moments Hospice.

Survivors include her husband, Romy Walz; children, Roman Walz Jr (fiancée, Angie), James (Nancy) Walz, Lisa (Scott) Dokken, Lori (Randy) Hubert, Mark Walz (special friend, Carol), and Frank (Mindy) Walz; daughter-in-law, Jonel Walz; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Evie Stalboerger, Susan Lieser, Kathy (Dan) Imdieke, Norie (Lou) DeSotel, Marcia (Mike) Lieser, and Karen (Ron) Brietbach; brothers, Joe (Toni) Borgerding and Marv (Ginny) Borgerding; sister-in-law, Irma Borgerding; brothers-in-law, Joe Woolcott and David Crain; and many nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Walz; parents, Ambrose and Teresa Borgerding; brother and sisters, Dave Borgerding, Irene Crain, Doris Woolcott, and infant sister, Mary Borgerding; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Jessie Walz; brothers-in-law, Larry Thielen, Larry Lieser, and Stan Stalboerger; and nephew, Carl Borgerding.