Julie May Rosholt

Julie May Rosholt, age 53, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her sister's home in Kettering, OH on May 1, 2018. Julie was born March 1, 1965 at the Air Force Academy Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julie was born with left sided hemiparises, a form of CP, which impacted her mobility throughout her life and worsened as she grew older; she has used a wheelchair from the time she was 15. Julie also suffered seizures and severe headaches most of her life however, this last year she was finally nearly seizure and headache free. Despite her learning disabilities, Julie received special education at schools in Arlington, Denver, Hawaii and Okinawa. Her dad's final assignment was Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the family settled in Beavercreek. Julie graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1987. Despite her handicaps, Julie never met a stranger and had a unique laugh that identified her in any crowd. She enjoyed listening to her CD collection and was especially fond of the Carpenters and enjoyed the old traditional programs on ME-TV! Julie attended daycare at United Rehabilitation Services of Dayton but was most excited about going to Wee Care Arts Program here in Kettering on Friday afternoons. Julie also participated in Special Olympics for many years and competed in her last events on Saturday, April 28. Julie loved her church family at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kettering. Julie is now reunited with her mother Elsie, who preceded her in death three years to the date. She is survived by her father, Retired Colonel Wayne Rosholt, USAF; one brother, Retired Rear Admiral Gary Rosholt, USN; three sisters, Susan Gunnell,Karen Rosholt and Sandy Rosholt; four nieces, two nephews and two great nieces.

Julie's body was donated to the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine for the study of her complex medical issues.

A Memorial Service will be held on May 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 East Stroop Road, Kettering, OH. A gathering of family and friends will precede the service from 12:30 to 1:00 pm at the church. A fellowship lunch will follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Wee Care Arts in Kettering or Special Olympics of Greater Dayton in Julie's memory. To leave a special memory of Julie for the family please visit NewcomerDayton.com.