Judy J. Whetstone Elementary Education Scholarship

Judy was born on July 14, 1937 in Winona, MN to Russell and Arvilla (Ottum) Herbert.

She married Gerald “Jerry” Whetstone on July 27, 1957 at Central Lutheran Church in Winona, MN. She taught for 28 years at Central Elementary School teaching 1st grade and retiring in 2002. Judy was a lifelong area resident. She enjoyed going to her beach house in Florida and playing as much tennis as possible.

Judy is a member of Central Lutheran Church, Winona Area Retired Teachers Association, and Winona Tennis Association. Judy enjoyed playing tennis, biking, attending her flowers and yard. She was very gracious and giving towards others. Judy was a pioneer for the Grandparent Program, affiliated with pen pals program, and always kept in touch with her students throughout their lives. She loved her granddaughters and all of her former students.

Judy’s students will remember her for magical shoes and outfits. Her singsong rules and sparkly pretty appearance. Every child that Judy touched was treated with compassion and kindness. It was very important to Judy that every student was ready for second grade, academically and socially!

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Jerry, Winona, MN; her children: Jay Whetstone (Sharon Tweten), Houston & Winona, MN and Joy Mason (Dan Mrkvicka), Winona, MN. Her two granddaughters: Jamie and Ashley Mason.

Scholarship contact is Jerry (husband of Judy).