Julie Ellen Fackler, 66, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids with her brother Clark at her bedside holding her hand.

Julie was born January 5, 1960, at St. Luke's Hospital to Fern Kaplan Fackler and Warren Fackler. Most of the first year of her life she lived in Alexandria, VA and then returned to Cedar Rapids where she attended Grant Wood Elementary School, McKinley Junior High School and Washington Senior High School. She then took classes at Cottey College in Nevada, MO, The University of Iowa and obtained an Associate Degree in Financial Accounting at Los Angeles Community College. She began her 25 year career at Fidelity National Financial and retired as Vice President Corporate Accounting in 2014.

She is survived by her mother, Fern, brothers Clark and Todd, Aunt Ruth Richards and Uncle Dr. Carl (Carla) Fackler. She also leaves behind cousins Shelley Dies, Mary Berry, Scott (Susan) Peterson, Payson (Ann) Peterson, Victoria Ahrensdorf, Clint (Anne) Richards, Laura (David) Gwatney, Martin (Yukari) Fackler, Benjamin (Boriana) Fackler, Nathan (Ayca) Fackler and Christine Stratton. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren.

Julie enjoyed her family and friends while growing up, the family cat Smoke, as well as her participation in Blue Birds, ballet classes, piano lessons and school orchestras playing percussion instruments. She also participated in the Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps color guard presenting flags and rifles as well as playing the xylophone in the Corps. Julie began her working life at a Hy Vee Store and as a teenager was deemed responsible enough to work at the service counter. During her first years in California and before her 25 years at Fidelity, she worked for the Miss Grace Lemon Cake Company and a company that supplied compact discs for cars that gave directions to designated destinations. In 1988, Julie completed the City of Los Angeles Marathon.

Family graveside services conducted by Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre for Julie were held on May 7, 2026, at Sulek Cemetery. She is the fifth generation of the Kaplan family to be buried in this cemetery near Shueyville, IA.

Julie was a thoughtful generous person who was beautiful inside and out. Her family misses her presence every day and will never forget her.

The staff at Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center took wonderful care of Julie during the last years of her life. Her family is very appreciative of the efforts of each staff member who was patient and kind in their interactions with our wonderful girl.