Julie Ann Nacey Selle passed away at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery on Sunday, January 21st, 2018 after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.
Julie was born November 25, 1958 to William and Norma (Anderson) Nacey and was a life-long Amery resident.

She graduated from Amery High School in 1977. Over the years she was employed by Union State/Bremer Bank, Owen Williams Law Office and Ferrell Gas. She also worked as bookkeeper/manager at Lake Wapogasset Sanitary District for over 20 years.

Julie was a lifetime active member of First Lutheran Church in Amery. She was organist for over 40 years, until forced to retire due to her illness. Besides playing for the congregation's regular services, she also provided organ and piano accompaniment and support for many weddings, funerals and other events and occasions in the community over the decades. She also served as bookkeeper/treasurer for the church.

For a great many years, Julie assisted annually with the line-up and start of the Amery Fall Festival Grand Day Parade and provided musical accompaniment for the queen coronation pageant.

An animal lover, like her mother, Julie went barely a day in her life without dog and/or cat companionship. From the first family members she grew up with – Jeff, Whiskers and Missy – to her last feline friend, Alley, who was with her at the end. Julie gave a loving home to a long progression of lucky cats and dogs and often tried to find placement for those she couldn't take in herself. Not infrequently keeping her parents supplied with steady pets, despite some good natured grumbling about "critters" from her Dad.

Julie experienced a number of significant disappointments, losses and heartbreaks in her life but persevered through all with determination and courage. She always strived to give and do her best for her family, her friends and community.

Julie is preceded in death by her parents, William (2010) and Norma (1999) Nacey, grandmothers, Edna Metsker (1998) and Minnie Nacey (1971) as well as several aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her daughter, Amanda (Mandy) Selle, grandsons Miles and Liam of Amery, brothers Tom (Gail) Nacey of Superior, WI, Tim Nacey, of Poskin, WI, Aunt Loretta Otis of Washburn, WI, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and very special friends, Sally & Neil Pickard