Judith Wheeler, 74, of Northwood, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, surrounded by her family, at U of M Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Judith Rae Durler was born August 22, 1949 in Fargo, ND to Hector and Vera (Williams) Durler. She grew up on a farm east of Lisbon and went to Sherford Country School through fifth grade. She then went to Lisbon from sixth grade through graduation in 1967. Judy then earned a secretarial and bookkeeping degree from Wahpeton State School of Science. Her first job was at Fargo National Bank from 1968-1970.

On July 3, 1969, Judy married her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, Lester Wheeler in Milnor, ND. They lived in Fargo until he joined the Air Force in 1970 and was stationed at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. While Les worked on base, Judy worked at Community National Bank in Grand Forks until the birth of their first daughter. They made their home on a farm in rural Northwood, ND where they raised their family. She stayed home with their three girls until 1982 when she went to work as a bookkeeper at Agvise Laboratories until her retirement in 2015. Judy was an active member of Washington Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, participated in Circle, served as President of the Ladies Aid, and loved quilting. Les and Judy had many adventures together, traveling and enjoying their life and family. She was the most loving and proud mom, grandma, and great-grandma.

Judy is survived by her husband Les Wheeler of Northwood, daughters Desiree (Shawn) McMillan of Emerado, ND and Tiffany Ezeb of Orlando, FL; sister Karen Gail Olich of Detroit Lakes, MN; grandchildren, Logan (Ronnie) Kassa, Lauren (Jordan) Ferguson, Chase Jenson, Hannah (Matt) and Brenden McMillan, and Emmarie Ezeb; great-grandchildren Brantley, Navy, Vera, Hattie, Palmer, Eloise, and Hal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Vera Durler, daughter Andrea Jenson, brother Howard Durler, and sister Lois Alderman.

FUNERAL: 2:00 PM, Monday, August 12, 2024 at Washington Lutheran Church, 595 29th St. NE, Northwood, ND 58267.

VISITATION: One hour prior to the funeral at the church.

INTERMENT: Washington Lutheran Cemetery, rural Northwood, ND