Gertrude “Gert” Joos, 100, of Shawano, and formerly of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center.
The former Gertrude Theresa Kern was born on Nov. 6, 1914, in Mackville (town of Center, Outagamie County) to George and Agnes (Weiland) Kern. On Aug. 31, 1946, she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Joos in Appleton.
The couple lived in Menasha for a few years and in 1950 moved to New London. While in New London, they were members of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Gert liked to volunteer at MPB School, helping out in the library and with the lunch room. In 1977, the couple moved to Tigerton, where they became members of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Her husband preceded Gert in death on Aug. 2, 2006, and the following year she settled in Clintonville and became a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. In August 2013, she retired to Oakhaven Assisted Living in Shawano and joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gert’s interests included sewing, making craft projects, growing beautiful flowers in her garden, and baking, especially her wonderful cookies and breads.
Survivors include five children, Marilyn (Paul) Tank, of Hortonville, Leonard (Rose) Adams, of St. Ignace, Michigan, Bruce (Diana) Joos, of Philips, Charlene Miller, of Pulaski, and Larry (Sue) Joos, of Caroline. There are 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by a brother, Stanley (friend Shirley Hanson) Kern, of Clintonville, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Gert was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art; a daughter, Betty (Jim) Neitzel-Vogel; and two grandchildren, Leonard Adams Jr. and Dennis Neitzel. She was also preceded by a brother, Vernon Kern, and two sisters, Colette Lamb and Althea Kern.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at noon at St. Rose Catholic Church, 24 Seventh St., Clintonville. The Rev. John “Jack” Mullarkey will officiate, and burial will be in the spring at Most Precious Blood Cemetery, New London. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.
The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
The family wishes to thank ThedaCare at Home nurses Kim and Kelly for their care provided. We also much appreciated the staff at Oakhaven Assisted Living for watching out for Mom. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to Unity Hospice, especially CNA Patti, Social Worker Julie, Chaplain Bill, and RN Leah for the love and support given to Mom.
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