Judith R. Cole, age 81 of Waterloo, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born July 5, 1943 at the Portage Hospital to Clifford and Violet (Dolejack) Roberts. 

Judith married Curtis Cole December 14, 1963 at the Congregational Church in Rio. She was a graduate of the Rio High School in 1961. She attended Madison Business College. She went on to be a teacher’s aid and lab assistant. She worked at Miller Brewing and also was a receptionist for IBM. Judith loved to play cards, take care of her plants, she adored animals, had an enormous love for clocks, and loved to be with her family.

Judith is survived by her husband Curt; son Randy (Wendy) Cole; daughter Kim Cole; brother Ron (Mary) Roberts; grandsons Robby and Carter; special friends Karen Fox-Nelson and Mary Ellen Cole; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be a private family graveside service at the Bonnet Prairie Cemetery in Rio.