Julie Ellen Wisley
04/2/1953 - 06/24/2025
Julie Ellen Wisley, 72, passed away on June 24, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Ben Aylward (Courtney), Rachel Hawkins (Brad), Faythe Metzger (Jared), and Sara Burton (Nick); her beloved grandchildren, Jacob Metzger, Ethan Aylward, Ella Hawkins, Aubrey Hawkins, Anthony Downham, Lincoln Metzger, Charlotte Downham, Finn Burton, Emilia Metzger, Ezra Burton, Korra Burton, and Ashton Aylward; and her brother, Steve Wisley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Mary Wisley (Freese), and her brothers, John Keith Wisley and Mark Wisley.
Julie had a lifelong love for animals and will be deeply missed by her two dogs. She cherished her time with her Women’s Bible Study group and found joy in crafting special keepsakes for her grandchildren. She also had a deep love of music and played multiple instruments, often filling her home with song.
She graduated from Indiana University and later earned a master’s degree in foreign language. In her early career, she taught German to American soldiers stationed in Germany. She went on to share her passion for languages as a German and Spanish teacher at Bedford North Lawrence High School, where she taught for 21 years.
Condolences (4)
Sarah (Slate) Blackwell
Frau Wisley was one of my absolute favorite people growing up. She was an incredible teacher & an all around AMAZING human. I am thankful to have known her.
She will be greatly missed.
Brenda Hanners
I’m so sorry to hear about Julie’s passing. I’ve known Julie since we were kids. We both grew up in Clear Creek Christian Church, went through Junior High and High School together. My mom and I took ceramic lessons at her house whenever Mary had them. Whenever we would run into one another it was like old times and we would just pick up where we left off. She was such a special person. We always wanted to make plans for a visit at my house to sit on my front porch sipping iced tea and catching up. I’m keeping all of her family in my prayers. May God be with each and everyone of you during this difficult time.
Devin Kruse
Frau was an amazing and kind woman that treated us all like her own kids, even though most of us were pains in the ass. It was an honor to be taught by her.
Tara Hardwick
My husband went to church with Julie at Clear Creek for many years. She reached out to me when we lost him to lung cancer. She was fond of my mother-in-law, Lois Hardwick. I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength & peace in the days ahead