Judith Ann Hauck Hershberger is beautiful and beloved. She has built her life on Jesus, the Rock of Ages. Her life is marked by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Judith Ann is the daughter of Edwin and Inez Hauck. She was born on August 22, 1947 in Waynesville, Missouri. She and her two brothers, Anthony and Randall, were raised by their parents in Dixon, Missouri. Judith graduated from Dixon High School in 1965. She moved to Overland Park, Kansas and studied for two years at Kansas City College and Bible School. She married her college sweetheart, Ron Hershberger, on June 14, 1967. The two embarked on a month-long honeymoon and a lifetime together. They were married for 53 years. Her marriage to Ron was an outpouring of love, faithfulness, and grace.

Judith's heart is for her home. She gave life to and raised her seven children: Wesley, Sarah, Stephen, Seth, Rachel, Amy, and Lydia. She gained three more daughters and three more sons, through her children's marriages. Judith has been given nineteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Each one is her precious gift. Judith gave her life to nurture and love her family. Judith has passed on the generational blessings of Jesus, music, reading, grace, strong work ethic, hospitality, resilience, and forgiveness. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren arise and call her blessed.