Julia J. "Julie" Shull, 84, was called home to heaven on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at 6:28 p.m., while she was at the Community Health Professionals Hospice Inpatient Center in Van Wert, Ohio.
Julie was born on Feb. 7, 1932, in Renigunta, Chittoor District, India, to Lutheran missionary parents, William and Lola (Bryson) Fritz who preceded her in death. On Aug. 28, 1955 Julie married Mark Shull and he survives in Ada where the couple lived together for 54 years.
Julie was a retired teacher and a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lima. She was an avid quilter and gardener, and she remained active in a variety of children's ministries for over 40 years.
Ken Collins found this interesting light exhibit on an Ada residence. But, this view shares only glimpse of the entire scene. For the larger picture, open the photo below.
By Amy Eddings
In Dr. Suzanne Darmer’s office, there was a large pink hatbox crammed with colorful handmade cards from Ada’s 1st through 6th graders. She pulled one out and read it out loud.
“‘You did an awesome job, we will miss you,’” she said, her voice growing thick with emotion. “Merry Christmas, sincerely, Robert. Eight years old.”
Another one read, “Great job! Have fun in your retirement!” written in perfect block letters.
“My heart is just so full of joy and tenderness!” she exclaimed. “It means they’ve opened their hearts to me, and vice-versa. It means we’ve walked through the last 10 years together.”
Ohio Northern University faculty member Katherine Krynak’s zeal for animals has led her to a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship opportunity in South America. Krynak, assistant professor of biology, has been selected to study in Ecuador for three months beginning March 2017.
Krynak’s study, “Effects of Introduced Trout on Glassfrogs of Ecuador and the Relationship to Amphibian Disease Susceptibility,” has the potential to make a positive impact on the region’s environment and people.
