Julie Jo (Stoeber) Wisehart was born April 21, 1943, in Norfolk, to Harold and Leone (Harrison) Stoeber and passed away Jan. 18, 2025, in Seward, at the age of 81.
Julie was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk. She attended Christ Lutheran Middle School and Norfolk High School. Julie was united in marriage to Charles Wisehart on Sept. 22, 1962, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Humphrey. They lived in Humphrey until 1966, before moving to Omaha until 1968. They then made the move to Seward where Chuck was assigned with the Nebraska State Patrol. Julie was employed at Robert’s Dairy Store and then worked at Gambles Furniture and Appliance. In March of 1979, Chuck and Julie purchased the Rivoli Theatre. For years, Julie poured her heart into making the Rivoli more than just a theatre, it was a gathering place, a home for stories, and a symbol of what made Seward so special.
Julie enjoyed writing, photography and giving gifts. She was a wonderful, kind woman with a beautiful smile, zest for life, and shared amazing travel adventure stories. She had great love for her family, friends, movies, and all the patrons of the theatre.
Julie was a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC), Seward Area Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Theatre Owners. She was the Outstanding Woman in Business Award recipient at Concordia University, Nebraska in 2010. Julie was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Leone Stoeber; and grandparents, Frederick and Della Harrison.
Survivors cherishing her memory include her husband, Charles Wisehart, Seward; children and spouses, Craig (Nancy) Wisehart, Seward, Cheryl (Thomas) Vajgrt, Pleasant Dale, Chris (Darcy) Wisehart, Columbus, and Connie Greger, Beaver Crossing; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry (Bob) Brandt, Lincoln; grandchildren and spouses, Blake (Kellie) Vajgrt, Lincoln, Miranda (Andrew) Steadman, Wahoo, Emilie (Ashton) Jones, Lincoln, Alex Greger, Lincoln, Chelsey Wisehart and fiancé Zach Sheehy, Phoenix, Savanna Greger, Beaver Crossing, Kylie Wisehart, Phoenix; great-grandchildren, Claire Jones, Lincoln, Neill Steadman, Wahoo, Noah Jones, Lincoln, Jacinta Vajgrt, Lincoln, Colette Steadman, Wahoo; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 20, from 1 – 7 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Seward with family receiving friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Seward with interment at the Seward Cemetery.
Arrangements by Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home.