(Nee Wycklendt) Called to Heaven on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 85. Loving wife of the late William. Loving mom of Sandra (Glen) Poniewaz, Dawn (Robert) Devlin, and Carolyn (Steve) Dettmann. Sweet grandma of Nicholas (the late Sarah) Poniewaz, Christopher (Lori) Poniewaz, Bradley (Rosi) Kwiatkowski, Zachary Kwiatkowski, Samuel (Rebekah) Dettmann, Amanda (fiancé Jake Tuttle) Dettmann, and Katherine Devlin. Tender great-grandma of Gianna Poniewaz, Benjamin Poniewaz, Eliana Poniewaz, Vincent and Lucas Kwiatkowski, Clara Rose Poniewaz, Margot Dettmann, and Baby Dettmann on the way. Loving sister of Dolores Kuffel and Ronald Wycklendt. Sister-in-law of Mary Wagner. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents and 10 siblings, with whom she is now reunited.
Joan was born in Milwaukee, WI to Edmund and Marie Wycklendt. Her family was very important to her. She adored her sons-in-law, each having a very special place in her heart. She was blessed to care for her grandchildren and other family members as their families grew. Joan had an open-door policy and was always there to listen and love. Her family returned her love as they surrounded and cared for her in her final days.
Joan was a longtime member of Christ King Parish and anticipated seeing her church buddies on a weekly basis. She made many friends while sitting on the stationary bike at the WAC. Joan loved her neighbors, who all looked out for her as she grew older.
Visitation at Christ King Parish, 2604 North Swan Boulevard, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Wisconsin Right to Life.