Julius G. Musolf Jr.
Died Nov. 22, 2013
NORTHPORT – Julius G. Musolf Jr., 90, of
Northport, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his
loving family.
Julius was born Dec. 6, 1922 in Tawas City the son of Julius G. Musolf
and Emelia (Miller) Musolf. On June 8,
1946 in Tawas City, he married his loving wife of 67 years, Janet E. (McLean)
Musolf, who survives.As a young man Julius served his nation in the U.S. Navy Seabees. He served as a cook on Midway Island during WWII.
After his service Julius was a very accomplished professional photographer. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Saginaw. He owned his own business named “Julius the Photographer” in Sandusky.
He was active at St. John's Church in Saginaw and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Northport where he served on the church council.
After retiring to this area Julius pursued his hobbies of fishing, golf, gardening and travel.
Julius is survived by his wife, Janet; two daughters, Judith Hewitt of Niles, Janis (Clay) Groomes of Northport; four grandchildren, Lisa Siemiantowski, Erin Stone, Erik Wien, Alexandra Wien and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son in law, Thomas Hewitt; his siblings, Elsie, Martin, Frieda, Fred, Celia, Carl, Eleanor and Walt.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Bethany Lutheran Church of Northport with visitation one hour prior. Burial in Leelanau Township Cemetery will be held at a later date. Rev. Tom W. Otis will officiate.
Memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 567, Northport, MI 49670; Northport EMS Department, Fire Department, P.O. Box 338, Northport, MI. 49670; Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Alhberg Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Please share memories with Julius’ family at their online obituary at www.martinson.info.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
To the family of Julius Musolf
ReplyDeleteA sad day to hear of the passing of Julius. My condolences to the immediate family and also to my own family of which Julius was a long time friend and relative.
Julius was a person of great character to which a great deal of respect should be given.
In the fifties and early sixty's Julius was doing his photography work at Werkema Studios in the Saginaw/Bay City area and often talked about it at family events in Tawas. Julius was the family photographer with big white and blue flashbulbs, I recall as a teenager.
His conversations were interesting to me, and later I took his lead and acquired a Brownie Hawkeye camera complete with a flash attachment and little M2 flashbulbs.
I turned that camera over to the museum in Tawas and later followed along his footsteps with plans to leave a photo history trail behind as Julius has done.
From my much younger years, Julius took great interest in me and us, as kids. We were important to him. This was a notable personal characteristic that follows me to this day and as I write this note.
Julius provided a unique and keen interest as he composed the photo-shot of family virtues. And to this day, I look back over my shoulder in fond remembrance as we page through our family reminder photos, with each one reflecting his strong family interest that continued until November 22nd, this year.
This was just one of many of his characteristics that was easy for me to recall. The other was his indelible care and loving interest for Janet and their children.
With all of this being said, Julius can now take our past with him to the life hereafter, of which I am told is rather good.
As we continue our footsteps forward we know that losing someone we love or care about is nothing easy. May each fond memory of Julius bring you comfort during this hard time in your life.
Enthusiastically, look back on all the good memories that we have shared and smile at the fact, "we were together" to share in the life of Julius.
As I write this note, I share deeply in the loss and sadness but my remembrances continue strong.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you, our family and friends.
Tom Musolf and my wife of forty seven years, Sharon Ann