COLUMBUS
On July 31st, 2022, Julia Ann Walsh Riester, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 81.
Julia (Julie) was born on February 11, 1941, in La Grange, KY to John and Elizabeth Walsh. Growing up in La Grange, Julie was an avid reader, national award winning 4H member, and had a love for the arts. She graduated from Louisville’s Sacred Heart High School then went on to enjoy her time at St Mary’s College in South Bend, IN where she gained recognition for her artistic talents and graduated in 1963. Julie continued her education and graduated from University of Louisville with a Masters degree in 1964. Using her artistic talents &education degree, she moved to Boston for several years supporting development of textbooks. On May 27, 1967, she married John Thomas Riester II (Jack). Early in their marriage, they briefly lived in Westport, Connecticut. Then returned to Columbus, Indiana where they raised three sons and a daughter. Julie was an active member at St Bartholomew Church where she taught and volunteered at St Bartholomew School while supporting and volunteering for her children’s various community engagements, member of Book, Garden and Social Clubs, enjoyed playing tennis and supporting the community of Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Along with her faith, Julie’s family was always a focused value in her life. Julie’s passing was preceded by her husband of 47 years, John Thomas Riester II (Jack). Julie is survived by her son John Thomas III, wife Laura Sue Wisehart in Union, KY, a daughter Katherine Marie, husband Ryan Patrick Carr and grandchildren William, John and Andrew in Austin, TX, a son James Patrick, wife Jill Collet in Cincinnati, OH, son Mark Edward and wife Sarah Granger and grandson John Thomas IV (Jack), granddaughter Georgia James in Prosper, TX.
Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Father Clem Davis officiating.
Family and friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street and 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at the church.
In keeping with the families wishes, cremation will take place following the service.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com
