JOANNE LEIBOLD

Joanne Esther Leibold (née Muenster), age 85, originally of Neenah, passed away on December 18, 2019. She was born in Green Bay on November 18, 1934, daughter of the late Arnold and Louise (Wichman) Muenster. On May 14, 1955, Joanne married Robert C. Leibold. Robert preceded her in death on July 6, 2013.

Joanne will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her. She was part of a large family with two sisters and four brothers. She was employed with Kroger, H.C. Prange Co., Herberger's, and Younkers. She also worked alongside her husband as the bookkeeper at Leibold Associates until they both retired in 1989. She was an avid bowler, participating in many tournaments, both in the state of Wisconsin and nationally. She adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Joanne is survived by her  six children: James A. (Nancy Cameron) Leibold, Richard A. Leibold, Louanne Leibold, Lisa L. (Elliott) Williams, Dori J. (Eric Mayo) Simmons, and Donald W. (Tiffany Hoebeck) Leibold; her 11 grandchildren: Julie (Alexander Ketchpaw) Leibold, Benjamin (Jennifer) Paulson, Robert Leibold, Abigail Leibold, Sara Leibold, Leah Friedin, Elliott (Emma) Williams,  Robert Williams, Zachary and Elijah Simmons; and Michaela Mayo. She is further survived by her five great-grandchildren: Wyatt and Adaerya Paulson, Emmalina Maria Garcia and Robert Logan Leibold St. Pierre, and Jeremiah Simmons.

Joanne is further preceded in death by her son Robert J. and daughter, Donna M; an infant sister Bessie; and siblings: Clarence (Laura) Muenster, Elmo (Evelyn) Muenster, Karl (Shirley) Muenster, Eileen (Jack) Belling, and Donald Muenster.

A memorial service for Joanne will be 11:00 AM on Friday March 13, 2020 at OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 809 S. Commercial St. Neenah, with Rev. Jon Strasman officiating. Visitation will be held at the church Friday morning beginning at 9:00 until the 11:00 AM service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Music Therapy Program at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Attn: Marden Donation Center, N2665 QQ, King, WI 54946.

Joanne's family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, and to Heartland Hospice for the care and compassion they provided to Mom (Joanne).