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Julia G. Petro Brinkerhuff (nee Gutowski), age 100, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away on April 10th, 2026.
Born in Dowell, Illinois in 1925, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Victoria(nee Pokoj) Gutowski. In addition to her parents, Julia was predeceased by her first husband, Alex P. Petro, her second husband, George Brinkerhuff and her brother, Felix (Jane).
Julia was the loving mother of Victoria Neely (William), A. Lance Petro (Kathy), and Christopher Petro; the caring grandmother of David J. Neely (Melisa), Shane Mottl, Collette Mottl, Jordan Petro and Reed Petro and step grandmother of Thomas Neely, Chris Morris and Michelle Morris. She was also the adoring great grandmother of Henry A. Neely.
During World War II, Julia worked in Washington D.C. for the FBI dealing with sensitive war related material. She was later employed by Walker manufacturing in Racine as an Office Manager.
Julia spoke fluent Polish. She had a love of travel both nationally and internationally. Throughout her life, she was active in local projects and community affairs. Her favorite pastimes were gardening, playing Scrabble and she was a prolific reader. In addition, she was an accomplished seamstress.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions maybe made to the charity of your choice in Julia‘s name.
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Larry Fennigkoh says:
Deepest and heartfelt condolences, Lance. I recall, and admired immensely, your mention of the many visits that you made to your dear Mom. Savor them all, Man – and may you be forever comforted by doing all that you did. Your Mom could not have had a better, loving, present, son.
Larry
Jean Thieme says:
Lance, I worked with Julia at Walker mfg in the 70s and 80s. She was a joy and a great person to learn from.
I’ll keep her and your family in my prayers. Jean Lackey Thieme