Judith "Judy" A. Rockler Obituary (1943 - 2017)

Judith (Judy) Ann Rockler, age 74, of Minnetonka, loving daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Judy grew up on the North Side of Minneapolis where she graduated from North High School in 1961. She had many fond memories of her life on the North Side and her dearest friendships date back more than 60 years to her childhood neighborhood and her high school days. As a lifelong resident of Minneapolis, Judy went on to work for more than 40 years in the banking and financial services industry, and retired in 2014 from Wells Fargo after a successful and fulfilling career. Judy is remembered fondly by her many friends and colleagues as a loving and compassionate friend with a great sense of humor and a fiery attitude that people enjoyed being around. Judy found pleasure in traveling with her friends, maybe some gambling in Las Vegas or Mystic Lake, and spending time with her family. Judy was close to her nieces, Vicki and Shari; always participating in family meals and celebrations. Judy took great pride in their accomplishments. In addition to her many friends and family, Judy had several dogs and cats over the years and loved each one as though they were her children. Judy is preceded in death by her father, William Rockler and mother & step-father, Lois & Al Levine. Judy is survived by her sister, Barbara Raport; her nieces, Vicki Raport (Guff Van Vooren) and Shari Levitt (Murray); her grand nephews, Adam Levitt and Josh Levitt; her aunt, Annette Wiener Shapiro; and many cousins. Funeral service is SUNDAY 2:00 PM, UNITED HEBREW BROTHERHOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL, 2605 W. 70 ½ Street, Richfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Animal Humane Society or American Cancer Society. SHIVA at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka, Sunday evening at 7:00 pm.