Obituary
Joyce Mae Blank
Joyce M. Blank, 83, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 4, 2014 surrounded by music and those she loved.
Her love of music and dancing drew her to the Avalon Ballroom as a young woman, but in later years she enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband Donald.
Joyce’s many friends on the North side will remember her for her friendly conversation and her colorful hats.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and LeRoy Zunker; and her loving husband, Donald.
She is survived by her brother, Thomas Zunker; her son, Randy (Marsha) Blank; her daughter, Susan Sommer; grandson, Jonathan Sommer; and her daughter, Sandra (Stephan) Rogge; and other relatives and friends.
As per her request their will be no service, any memorials should be sent to the La Crosse County Humane Society in her name. Coulee Region Cremation Group and funeral home is assisting the family.
She was a wonderful person and very kind to me as I grew up. She will be missed.
To Joyce’s family, Please accept my sympathy with the passing of your mom.. She and I became friends when my dad Reimer Moe and your grandmother were patients at Bethany St. Joe’s. Your mom and I had some good times shopping and going to liunch when I would get to LaCrosse. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you..
Andy MoeThurman
Joyce’s family, Please accept my thoughts and prayers on your mom’s passing. She and I became friends when your grandma and my dad Reimer Moe were patients at Bethany St. Joe’s. She and I would get together when I visited LaCrosse. You are in my prayers.
Your Mom’s friend, Andy
Just finding out about the passing of my wonderful Aunt Joyce. I have to think about the laughter she brought to all of us. Aunt Joyce had an infectious laugh that could bring you to tears, joyful tears.I’m sure she is now content in Uncle Don’s arms. She will be missed but never ever forgotten. Love to all in your time of sorrow.
My deepest sympathy to Randy, Sandy & Susan, prayers & thoughts are with at this most difficult time.
Vicki Happel Engevold
So sad to see Joyce go. It seems like yesterday we were smelling delectable duck and wedging ourselves in around crowded card tables to feast. Card games and off – color jokes inevitably followed and no one laughed like Joyce laughed. The years have passed too quickly and opportunities to stay in touch have been missed. Condolences to her devoted family.
I remember in 5th grade Mr. Blank took us to the beach and we dug for clams. I’m not sure if it was Sue or Sandy with me in class. All I know is I thought he was a great teacher. We were so excited. We got all these clams and then called Mrs. Blank to ask her how to cook them she said we couldn’t eat clams from the Mississippi river. I think she saved us all from being real sick. We were bummed.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Lori Iverson Smaby