Judith Ann Nordmeyer, née Heckman, of Castroville, Texas, was called to her eternal home in Heaven on 11 April 2026, at the age of 79.

Born on 25 November 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas, Judy was the child of Rev. Paul W. Heckmann and Bernadine Emma Heckmann, née Zabel. She was baptized into the Christian faith by her father on 8 December 1946 at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Worth. She was confirmed in her faith on 5 June 1961 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Odessa, Texas, also by her father. Judy lived her life for Christ, as expressed in her confirmation verse: "and He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for Him who for their sake died and was raised" (2 Corinthians 5:15).

Judy graduated with a degree in education from Concordia University, Nebraska. She taught early elementary at Lutheran schools, was a secretary/church secretary, and was a church organist. She was introduced to Herb Nordmeyer by her uncle, Rev. Dr. Carl A. Heckmann, who later presided at their marriage on 28 April 1979 at Hope Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas.

A devoted member of a number of LCMS churches throughout her life, Judy called Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Devine, Texas her church home for nearly ten years. She was an avid and talented organist. She began playing the organ while she was in high school, and she continued to play at both Divine Savior and at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in San Antonio well into her 70's. She also sang in church choirs and the San Antonio Chorale at various times in her life. Judy was known for her love for the Lord, her love of music, and her cross-stitch. She found great joy in her church community and in the beauty of God's creation.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her devoted husband David Herbert Nordmeyer, by her brothers Kenneth Paul Heckmann (Susan), Don Carl Heckmann (Karen), and Paul W. Heckmann II, by her step-daughter Dana (J.T.) Elmore, and by her grandchildren Arwen Elmore, Linnea Elmore, and Fornie Elmore. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Though we grieve, we do so knowing that Judy has finished the race, kept the faith, and now rests in the eternal peace promised by our Savior (2 Timothy 4:7).

A funeral service celebrating Judy's victory in Christ will be held on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Devine, Texas with Pastor Randall Wehmeyer officiating. Visitation will be held at the church immediately before the service (beginning at 9:30 a.m.), and a meal will be served immediately following the service. Interment will take place at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery on Tuesday, 21 April at 9:45 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Divine Savior Lutheran Church or to Cru (ministry to college students) in Judy's name.

"I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." - John 11:25