Justin Herwig

Justin "Juddy" Herwig, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2017.

He was born on October 31,1975, to Harlan and Linda (Hill) Herwig in Portage. Juddy graduated from Markesan High School in 1994. His passions included music, art and of course tattooing. He loved his time playing in his band and eventually opening up his own tattoo shop. In 2005, Juddy met the loves of his life in Brooke and Austin. They married on June 3, 2006, at the United Methodist Church in Markesan and made their home in Dalton, eventually adding 3 more kids to the mix.

The family enjoyed many years with Marquette Community Church where Juddy accepted Christ as his Savior and they made many lifelong friends. In 2013, Brooke and Juddy were baptized. What an amazing day that was.

Juddy was currently employed by Super 8 in Portage starting at the front desk. He eventually became supervisor and most recently the manager of the hotel in 2016. He loved his job and all the people he met there.

His passion for art and music has left him with many friends from all walks of life, a true friend to anyone who needed one. Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Juddy knew he was a great story teller and a very special kind of guy. His love for his wife and kids was evident to everyone who talked to him. They were the world to him.

Thank you for the wonderful man you were Juddy, and all the beautiful memories. Until we meet again...

Juddy is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Brooke of 11 years; 4 crazy, beautiful children, Austin (Audy Dog), Joshua (Festus), Maddie (Squirlly J) and Zeke (his Z-man); 2 brothers, Jamie Herwig (significant other, Melissa) and Jeremy Herwig (significant other, Nicole) both of Kingston; a sister-in-law, Becca Hoel(significant other,Travis) of New London; parents, Harlan (Linda) Herwig of Princeton; 4 precious nieces, Erika, Chloe, Brinley and Gracelynn; a grandmother, Em May of Janesville; many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Joshua Herwig; maternal grandparents, Clifford (Louella) Hill and paternal grand fathers, Robert Herwig and Papa Joe.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, November 3, 2017, at Markesan Community Funeral Home, 868 North Margaret Street, Markesan and on Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at Marquette Community Church, 610 Doty Street, Montello.

A funeral service for Juddy will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Marquette Community Church. Burial will follow at Lake Maria Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established in Juddy's name.