Judy Kay Kuemper (Ernst), Born July 29, 1950 peacefully went to heaven September 5th, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Judy was loved by many and always welcomed everyone she met with a kind smile and an open heart and had an awesome sense of humor. She loved animals, painting, woodworking, gardening and most of all cooking and baking.

She will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends new and old. Survived by loving Husband Elmer Kuemper. Son James (Tricia) Ernst, Daughter Kristin Kuemper (Jeremy Boettcher) and 2 Grandchildren Eleanora Ernst and James Ernst; many other relatives and good friends. She is preceded in death by Father Vernon Ernst, Mother Kathleen Ernst and Sister Sharon Ernst.  Committal Service 1pm Saturday, September 27th at St. Mary's Cemetery, 5729 County Road 8 NW, Waverly, MN 55390.  Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Sept 28 1pm-6pm at the family home.