Judith Marie (Dietrich) Tolentino

     Judith Marie Tolentino, daughter of her Heavenly Father, age 78, of Egg Harbor, WI, was carried safely to her eternal home on Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024.

     She was born June 27, 1946, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (Buechner) Dietrich. God adopted her into his loved and saved family through the miracle of Holy Baptism, and in eighth grade, she confirmed her faith. Judy graduated from Whitnall High School in Greenfield, WI, in 1964 and then attended beauty school in Milwaukee. She worked as a licensed cosmetologist in Hales Corners for 20 years. She then obtained her associate’s degree in interior design and worked under her mother at Dietrich Interiors. From there, she worked at Northwestern Mutual in the on-site restaurants, often putting her culinary skills to work in the executive dining rooms. While working professionally, Judy was also a successful independent seller for Karla Jordan Jewelry. 

     On October 2, 1976, God brought Judy and John Ramon Tolentino together in marriage at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Muskego. The couple retired to Door County full-time in 2004, where they joined Zion Lutheran Church in West Jacksonport. Judy found joy still working as a certified nursing assistant at Scandia Village. Later, she moved to the salon until she finally retired. Judy loved her connection to Door County through her mother's homestead on the Buechner farm and her time spent there—in her summers as a youth and then as a permanent resident. She truly loved the peace and beauty and always thanked God for His grace and the blessing of living here.

     Judy was the love of John’s life. They cherished their home in Door County and found great pleasure in exploring its beauty. Together, they enjoyed local restaurants, drives along the lake, and visiting their children and grandchildren. 

     Judy treasured being John’s wife, a mother to their four children, and grandmother to their eight grandchildren. She prayed for them daily and was a regular spiritual encouragement in their faith lives. 

     We will always remember Judy as someone who fiercely loved her family and friends, was a talented cook, had a gift for hospitality, and an eye for beauty. But more than all of these, she loved Jesus and was eagerly awaiting her life with him in heaven.

     Judy is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, John; children, Tony Lesnick of Waukesha, TJ (Tina) Lesnick of Eagle River, Gina (Matt) Zimplemann of Manitowoc, and Rick (Erica) Tolentino of Wind Lake; grandchildren, Anthony Lesnick, Nathan Lesnick, Michael Zimplemann, Travis Lesnick, Lily Zimplemann, Charline Tolentino, Emma Zimplemann, and Alexandra Tolentino; brother, John (Ann Buth) Dietrich; and nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law, Andrea Lesnick, and brother-in-law, Antonio Tolentino.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled…if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”

(John 14:1,3)

We loved her well, but Jesus loves her best.

     Judy’s victory in heaven will be celebrated with a funeral service on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11:00 am at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in West Jacksonport. Her Christian burial will take place in the church cemetery, followed by a light lunch in the fellowship hall.

     Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday morning at the church from 9:00 am until 10:45 am.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in West Jacksonport.

     Huehns Funeral Home of Sturgeon Bay is assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Judy may be shared with her family through her tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.

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