Juliana J. Lindauer, 94, of Ferdinand

Juliana was born in Ferdinand on February 6, 1927 to Martin and Mary (Wessel) Weyer. She married Francis Lindauer on May 7, 1949 in St Ferdinand Church. He preceded her in death on October 8, 2015. 

Juliana was a lifelong member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. She was a Charter Member of St. Anne’s Sodality and Choir. Juliana was a Eucharistic Minister in church and the nursing home. She was a Simon Brute Award recipient through St. Ferdinand Church. Juliana belonged to St. Henry Catholic Knights of Columbus, Dubois County Right to Life, Dubois County Museum, Miraculous Medal Association and Navy Club Auxiliary. Juliana enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening. She sent annual birthday and anniversary cards to all her children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and in-laws. She attended a one room schoolhouse. 

Juliana was the last surviving grandchild of Henry and Theresa Wessel. 

Juliana is survived by two sons, Mike (Judy) Lindauer and Phil (Sharon) Lindauer both of Ferdinand; four daughters, Janice (Larry) Hochgesang, Sharon (Bill) Mehling and Joan (Bruce) Guillaume all of Ferdinand and Susan (Clarence) Brames of St. Anthony; sister in-law, Helen Weyer of Ferdinand; nineteen grandchildren and forty-six great grandchildren. 

Juliana was preceded in death by a brother, Hugo Ray Weyer; four sisters, Leona Ebert and Hilda Pund and Almeda and Mary Ann Weyer in Infancy. 

Funeral services will be Monday, October 18 th at 10:00 AM in St. Ferdinand Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand on Sunday, October 17 th from 3-7:00 PM and also on Monday from 7-9:30 AM at the funeral home. 

St. Anne’s Sodality will have a prayer service on Sunday at 7:00 PM followed by a family led rosary. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church or Dubois County Museum.