Judy Lee Klemesrud facts for kids

Judy Lee Klemesrud (born June 11, 1939 – died October 12, 1985) was an important writer for The New York Times. She worked there from 1966 until she passed away in 1985.

Early Life and Education

Judy Klemesrud was born in Thompson, Iowa. Her parents were Glee and Theo S. Klemesrud. She had a brother, Tom Theo Klemesrud, and a sister, Candace. Judy's father owned two local newspapers in Iowa: the Thompson Courier and the Rake Register. This might have sparked her interest in writing!

Judy went to the University of Iowa from 1958 to 1961. While she was there, she worked as an editor for the student newspaper, The Daily Iowan. After graduating, she continued her studies at Columbia University's School of Journalism.

A Career in Journalism

After college, Judy Klemesrud started her career as a reporter. She worked for the Chicago Daily News for four years. This experience helped her become a skilled journalist.

In 1966, Judy joined The New York Times, a very famous newspaper. She wrote for them for many years, until her death in 1985. Besides her work at The New York Times, she also wrote for several popular magazines. These included Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook, and The New York Times Magazine.

Judy Klemesrud passed away in 1985 at the age of 46.