Julie DeWitt

Julie DeWitt, 71, passed away October 27, 2024 at EveryStep Kavanagh on 56th with her loving family by her side. Julie was born to Dale and Phyllis (Vaughn) Petersen on May 25, 1953 in Council Bluffs, IA. The family moved to Carroll and Julie graduated from Carroll High School in 1971. In 1972, Julie graduated from a Junior Accounting Program in Omaha, NE. Julie and Keith were married on August 15, 1980 and started their lives together in Carroll before moving to Des Moines in 1982.

Julie was the office manager for Jerome R. Greenberg, OD for 30 years. After her retirement, she went to work part-time for Target. Julie loved completing jigsaw puzzles, gardening, and her spa days. Julie loved being a grandmother. She tailored her work schedule to be able to attend every event her granddaughters had and being with family as much as possible. Outside of family, the Iowa State Cyclones were the highlight of Julie’s calendar. Each season brought a new sport to look forward to.

Julie is survived by her son, Brandon DeWitt: daughter, Samantha (Will) Wears; grandchildren, Isabella, Olyvia, Ava, Aubrey, and Paisley; siblings Jeff (Francia) Petersen, Jenni (Rick) Schlichte, Jim (Michelle) Petersen, Jane (Paul) Ladensack, and Jon Petersen; Mother-in-Law, Mona Rein; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved husband, Keith DeWitt.

The family will greet friends Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm with the funeral service to follow at 12pm at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Julie will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Templeton, Iowa on Friday, November 8th at 10 am.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards the family in loving memory of Julie.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Print