Judi Pieser was born Dec. 27, 1941, in Fairmont, to Jay and Eleanor (Morris) Pieser. She graduated high school in 1959 then attended the University of Minnesota where she earned her degree in social work, and met her first husband Don Bernstein. They married in 1963 and to that union three sons were born, Mike, Andy and Ross. Judi and Don divorced in 1989. Several years later, she met and married LeRoy Poulson, a farmer from the Granada area. They shared 24 years together until his passing two years ago.

My sister Judi was passionate about world peace, the environment, gun-control, social justice, progressive politics, education conservation, and other causes too numerous to mention. She loved dogs, and all animals, and nature, and she enjoyed watching the birds and deer who frequented her yard over looking Hall Lake. This was her view as she closed her eyes for the last time, just as she wanted it.

Above all else, Judi loved her family and friends. I used to tell her that she “collected people”! There were the “cliquers”, a lifelong group of friends who had tons of fun together, for nearly 70 years. There were her local friends from Great Books and Peace Group who would gather frequently over coffee (coke for Judi) to discuss and solve the worlds problems.

Judi loved to travel and had many trips abroad. She always had foreign exchange students, who’s families, in turn, hosted hers sons in France and Germany when they were exchange students. Judi’s love for her three sons was unlimited and unconditional. She admired their character, decency, humor and loyalty. She was proud of their many accomplishments, atop that list being her grandchildren, Jack, Kara, Anna, Alex, and Campbell, who she cherished and adored more than words could ever say. They are her legacy, and she was so proud of each of them.

A life well lived has come to an end, here on earth, but Judi will live on in the hearts of everyone blessed to know her. She was a wonderful loving, caring, giving, fun, intelligent, stubborn human being who helped to make the world a better place. May she rest in peace.

Judi is survived by her sons, Mike and wife to be Kirsten, Andy and wife Kim, Ross and wife Sara; grandchildren, Jack, Kara, Anna, Alex and Campbell; sister Gail Pieser, and numerous cousins and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Joe and Ollie Morris; parents, Eleanor and Jay Pieser; brother, Michael Pieser and husband, LeRoy Poulson.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the excellent nurses and aides at UHD Home Healthcare and Hospice and Baywood Home Care for the round the clock loving, compassionate care they gave Judi in her final days.

Due to Covid 19, the family decided it would be prudent to postpone what will be a full-blown, fabulous celebration of Judi’s life until next summer when it will most likely be held outdoors. Stay tuned for further details!

Memorials preferred to UHD Hospice, Baywood Home Care or any charity related to the aforementioned causes that Judi strongly supported.

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