WESTERKAMP, Julie

WESTERKAMP, (Mary) Julie. (Dubuque, IA, May 26, 1955--Dubuque IA, Mar. 25, 2020) The daughter of George “Sonny” and Jean (Cahill) Westercamp, Julie was a graduate of St. Anthony’s grade school and WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. In 1976, she attended LORAS COLLEGE where she lettered in volleyball and softball. In 1980 she earned her BA in Physical Education. She was later inducted into the Loras Sports Hall of Fame with her volleyball teammates. From 1985-1997, Julie attended the United States Sports Academy, earning her Masters in Sports Science of Coaching.

Julie taught countless kids important lessons in and out of the classroom throughout her 32 years as a Physical Education & Wellness Teacher at Western Dubuque High School, as Western Dubuque Head Softball and Tennis Coach, and Wahlert Boys Head Tennis Coach. She was also a tennis pro at Alpine, Board Member of the USPTA, and Director of Tennis and Fitness at DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB.

Her many awards and honors included City Bowling Tournament Champion Singles in 1991 and Doubles in 2011 and a State Singles Bowling title. She also won many tennis and softball tournaments at state, district and national levels. She received the Ed Thomas Outstanding Coach Award, Wickham Educational Service Award, 2018-19 Iowa State Coach of the Year, and USPTA Iowa Tennis Professional of the Year in 2019. She was an accomplished equestrian, attending and winning events throughout the Midwest. Julie always made time in her schedule for numerous speaking opportunities to motivate and find a positive direction in life for others.

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