Joanne C. Preuss, 76, of Wittenberg, died on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Joanne was born on Feb. 17, 1946, in Wittenberg, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Buck) Thorson.
On Dec. 28, 1968, Joanne was united in marriage to Eugene Preuss at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wittenberg. He survives.
Joanne was a cook and custodian for the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District for many years. She also owned and operated the former Dairy King in Wittenberg for many years. Most important to Joanne was the time spent with her family, especially her grandson, Eric.
Joanne is survived by her husband, Eugene; two daughters, Mary Beth (Art Krolow) Preuss and Kristin (Steve) Olsen; grandson, Eric Olsen; siblings, Agnes (Gordon) Schlender, James Thorson and Patricia Schulz and a sister-in-law, Beverly (Dave Babcock) Radun.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Tom, Robert, Dennis and Ronald; brother-in-law, Dan Schulz; and sisters-in-law, Viola Thorson and Barbara Thorson.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wittenberg. The Rev. Sharon Fox Bogen will officiate. Visitation will be on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
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