Joan Ruth Marquardt passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022, at Marquart Manor, Watertown WI. She was born July 6th, 1939, in Milwaukee WI to Richard and Leona Planer.
Joan was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School; she furthered her education at MATC class of 1985 as a Veterinary Technician. Joan’s dedication and passion for animals’ her love to laugh along with her tenacious spirit will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was active in various groups before her move to Watertown where she spent her remaining time with her husband, family, and friends from Marquart Manor, and her beloved cats Libby and Sarg.
Joan is survived by her husband, Rick Marquardt of Watertown; four children, Kim (Randy) Lange of Reeseville, Kent (Jenni) Marquardt of Pewaukee, Scot (Jody) Marquardt of Nekoosa and Ginnie Stach of Oconomowoc; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and her brother Ken (Marilyn) Planer of Tennessee.
Joan’s family would like to thank the staff at Marquart Manor Hospice for all their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Jefferson County Humane Society can be made in her honor: W6127 Kiesling Rd, Jefferson, WI 53549 or online at https://hsjc-wis.com