Julius A. Marolla, 86, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025.
Julius was born July 25, 1938, in Pence, to Matea (nee Cortichiato) and Edwardo Marolla. He graduated from Plainfield Tri County High School.
Julius was united in marriage to Barbara J. Muschinski in Plainfield on September 15, 1957.
He owned and operated, alongside his brother and father, the Horicon Reporter, for 30+ years.
Julius was very active in the community serving several terms as Alderman, Mayor of Horicon, and on the School Board. Julius enjoyed playing Blackjack, bowling league, coaching little league, and making memories with his family. He especially enjoyed celebrating special events that included everyone’s favorite dinners. Julius’ children and grandchildren will forever cherish the many day trips to Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells, Mauthe and Pike Lake and Little America.
Julius is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years, Barbara; children, Catherine (Doug) Kuehl, Carla Schultz (Patrick Drinkwine), Janis (Dave) DeCoster, Dan Marolla (Lisa Christensen), and daughter-in-law, Sue Marolla; grandchildren, Dustin, Griffin Marolla, Marie (Derek) Hechimovich, Sophi (Rodney) Ellison, Rachel (Jordan) Steiner, Ryan (Auburne) Schultz, David (Marica) DeCoster, and Mark (fiancé, Hannah Echols) DeCoster, and Adam Christensen; great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Livia, Coral, Davis, Lillian, Jayda, Wade, Weston; and sister, Mary (Pete) Marsh. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ed (Bette) Marolla; son, Michael Marolla; son-in-law, Jan Schultz; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Katelyn Steiner; and Muschinski siblings-in-law.
A Mass of Resurrection was held Saturday, July 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 950 Washington Street, Horicon, WI 53032. Private burial service will be held on a later date at St. Malachy Cemetery, Horicon.
The Marolla family acknowledges with sincere appreciation Mary and the nursing staff of Northview Heights for the wonderful care Julius received the past year and a half.
The Berndt Ledesma Funeral Home - Juneau is serving the family. Condolences and tributes may be shared online: www.Berndt-Ledesma.com
