Claudia Juhl
June 28, 1933-June 28, 2024
Pleasanton, United States

Claudia Rasmussen Juhl died peacefully at home on her 91st birthday.

She was raised on a Pleasanton cattle ranch owned by the family since 1913. She attended the Tassajara School, a one-room schoolhouse with her 3 siblings. Claudia continued to U.C. Berkeley where she met Ralph Juhl a week before registration. They married 4 years later, 2 days after she graduated from Cal.

Claudia dedicated her life to her family, home design projects, and travel. She sewed her children’s clothes when they were young and enjoyed cross-stitching and knitting. Travel was an important part of her life; she lived in Denmark for a year with Ralph and their 3 children to explore her Danish heritage. She visited all 7 continents including an around-the-world tour. In April, she returned to Denmark to revisit cherished locations.

Claudia loved the water, particularly the deep-water aerobics class at The Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center. She appreciated the comradery of her fellow swim-mates and instructors.

She is survived by her daughter Carol and son David. She is also survived by her son-in-law Peter Skewes-Cox, six grandchildren Peter Jr (Nancy), Stina (Kerry), Andrew, William (Frida), Lisby (Chris), Justin and eleven great-grandchildren, Peter III, Maya, Daniel, Robert, Willa, Jack, Ana, Soren, Bjork, Lola and Bobbie. She was preceded in death by her daughter Colleen, husband Ralph of 55 years, and parents Edward & Sally Rasmussen.