Judith "Judy" Sarff - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

Judith “Judy” Sarff

February 22, 1944 - January 25, 2025


Judith “Judy” Sarff (Brenny) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025.

Judy was born on February 22, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Lorraine and Emil Brenny. She grew up in Minneapolis and stayed in the Richfield area for much of her life. She met the love of her life, Robert Sarff and they got married in the winter of 1963 and went on to have two sons, Scott and Brian. Judy was heavily involved in her church, St Peters, and loved devoting her time to them. She also loved spending time with her family, especially at Lake Cowdry in Alexandria, MN, as well as going on trips with her girlfriends. Judy was an avid sports fan, her favorite teams being the Twins and Notre Dame.

Preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Lorraine; and daughter-in-law Kathy Sarff.
Survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Scott and Brian (Sheryl Bean); grandchildren, Tony, Nick, and Jennifer; and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Dawson, Lucy, Riley, Charlie, and Chase.

Judy will be missed by many.



3 Comments

  1. Diane M Simmons says:

    Judy was a “sister” friend for 74 years. We meet when we were 6 Years Old. She was always there for me or my family. We talk alot-on the phone, or at the lake. There is a hole in my life now. I will miss her forever. The family has my heart and thoughts.

  2. Susie says:

    Judy was my aunt I haven’t seen her in a long time but I remember her well as a teenager condolences to Robert and his family

  3. John Swanberg says:

    Our most sincere sympathies to you Bob, Brian and Scott in the loss of our dear Judy. She was a beautiful and caring friend for so many years and God mother to our son Johny.
    We will miss Judy so much .
    May you feel the blessing of knowing Judy is in a better place and at peace in the presence of our Lord.
    With deepest sympathy.
    John and Randi Swanberg

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