Julie Elizabeth Luther

Julie Elizabeth Luther, age 62, died on Monday, March 11, 2019 after a long struggle with cancer. Julie was born in Evanston, IL on June 29, 1956 to Mary E. Luther and Dan D. Woller. After graduating from high school, Julie attended the University of Minnesota and received a B.S. degree in geography and anthropology. She began graduate school there but did not finish her M.S. in physical geography.
Julie met Wil Bremer through the folk music community in Minnesota. Julie fell in love with traditional music and learned to play the guitar as a teenager. For a while, Julie supported herself performing around the Midwest singing and performing on a variety of stringed instruments. She also performed on Wisconsin Public Radio and recorded the album For All That. Julie decided to move to Madison to be with Wil. They married in March of 1990 and worked together in Wil's music store, Spruce Tree Music and Repair.
Julie had three areas of special interest: traditional music, all aspects of the outdoors and the music store. Julie included her love of dogs in her love of the outdoors. Wil, the love of her life, has been integral to all these activities for more than 30 years.
Julie was a strong, smart and interesting woman. She had a quirky sense of humor and most conversations with her were filled with wry comments and laughter. She loved nothing more than sharing a pun with her beloved brother Peter Hansen. Her love of dogs and nature led her to train and work with her Golden Retrievers especially in the field. Julie was an active long term member of both Badger Kennel Club and the Madison Retriever Club.
Julie wanted to thank her good friend Wendy Sundquist for everything she has done. She also wanted to thank Pamela Martin from the Ontario area for stepping up in so many ways and giving her Golden Retriever, Prairie, the perfect home. A big thank you to all the family, friends and medical staff who cared for and supported her over the last few years.
There will be a small gathering of family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite local conservation group in memory of Julie.