Julius was born in Bandung, Indonesia in 1939. In July of 1960, Julius immigrated to the United States from The Hauge, Netherlands. In November of 1961, Julius enlisted in the United States Army and retired from the National Guard after 25 years of service.
Julius leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Olga Yvonne Eisen, his four step-children, Frouke Jaya, Irene Tessensohn-Spicer, Richard Peter Tessensohn, and Linda Fusselman, sisters Hanriette Eisen, Astrid Cramer, and Brigitte Derrer, eleven step-grandchildren, eighteen step-great grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews.