Judith “Judy” Kathleen Lehmkuhl, age 82, of Rochester passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers.
Judy was born on May 8, 1943, to Merlin and Arlone (Hanson) Willford. She attended school in Harmony, Minn., graduating in 1961. After graduation she attended St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester. She was very proud of her 40-plus years of working as a licensed practical nurse at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Judy married the love of her life, Robert R. Lehmkuhl on June 20, 1964, at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn. Bob and Judy enjoyed many hobbies together, including fishing, camping, and traveling in their pickup camper, hiking and gardening.
Judy is survived by her brothers James (Vickie) Willford of Deer River, Minn., and Jon (Barb) Willford of Lanesboro, Minn.; several nephews and nieces.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Bob, grandparents, brother Jerry and nephew Terry.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 23, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Burial took place in Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, Minn. Visitation was from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Monday. The service was also livestreamed.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lehmkuhl family.
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