Julie Wiecks

Julie E. Wiecks, age 50, of Wilmot, SD, died on December 5, 2019, at her home.

A private family memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date.

Julie Elizabeth Massmann was born on August 13, 1969, in Sauk Centre, MN, to Frederick and Beatrice (Marthauler) Massmann. She attended school in Sauk Centre and graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1987. Julie married Tod Wiecks on September 9, 1988, in Little Falls, MN. Julie and Tod lived in many places, eventually settling in Wilmot, SD. She was an artist in many mediums, including oil painting and sketching. A common thread that wove through her life was her love of animals; she loved animals. She loved her dogs, and her chickens, and even raised pheasants. Her favorite animals were eagles, horses, and wolves.

Julie Wiecks is survived by her husband, Tod of Wilmot, SD; daughter, Katie Wiecks of Bismarck, ND; son Shane Wiecks of Bismarck, ND; grandson, Wyatt Wiecks; parents: Fred and Bea Massmann of Sauk Centre, MN; sisters: Sharon Henderson, Carol Langer, Mary Boettger, and Kim Weishair; brothers: Mark Massmann, Tom Massmann, and Greg Massmann; and many nieces and nephews.