Jan. 1, 2024
Julianne “Julie” Sally Seifert, 85, of Cosmos passed away Jan. 1 at Lakeside Generations Health Care Center in Dassel. Memorial service was Friday at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy officiating was the Rev. Sarah Jones. Organist was Carol Dragt. Congregational hymns were “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” and “Beautiful Savior.”
Julie was born June 27, 1938, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Arnold and Bernice (Lee) Ness. She was baptized Oct. 12, 1938, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Minneapolis and was a graduate of the Roosevelt High School class of 1956. She furthered her education at the University of Minnesota, where she received her associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology.
On Sept. 12, 1959, Julie was united in marriage to Ronald Nordin. This marriage was blessed with four children, Bret, Richard, Scott and Mark. Julie and Ronald later divorced, and Julie was remarried to Albert Seifert on Oct. 28, 1983. They shared 22 years of marriage until Albert passed away Aug. 30, 2006.
Julie lived in the Cosmos area most of her life. She was a housewife for many years but also cooked at the Cosmos school. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. She was also a life member of Hutchinson VFWA No. 906, currently serving as senior vice president for 2023-2024. Julie served as Auxiliary president from 1988-1989 and 1991-1993. She was a member of Hutchinson MOCA No. 65 and St. Cloud MOCA No. 62. Julie served as Grand of Minnesota MOCA president from 1995-1996, and supreme president of MOCA from 2002-2003. She served as unit secretary for the Cosmos American Legion Auxiliary 126, was a previous member of the Cedar Mills Lions Club, and a previous partner of 8&40.
Julie enjoyed cooking, reading and camping. She also enjoyed collecting hummingbird trinkets and volunteering at local nursing homes. She especially loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Blessed be her memory.
Julie is survived by her children, Bret Nordin and his wife, Cheryl of Kandiyohi, Richard Nordin of Arlington, Scott Nordin and his wife, Jeannee of LaPorte, Indiana; grandchildren, Samantha (Robert) Helmbrecht, Shaun (Tonya) Nordin, Tricia (Andrew) Rairdon and Christine (Spencer) Larimer; great-grandchildren, Ricky, Riley, Piper, Brayden, Jase, Emma, Cameron, Bryce and Zachary; sister, Barabra Wicks of Centerville; sister-in-law, Jeanette Ness of Waikoloa, Hawaii; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Bernice Ness; husband, Albert Seifert; son, Mark Nordin; and brother, Allan Ness.
Arrangements by Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com.
