Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Mar 22, 1927 - Jan 17, 2021 (Age 93)
I am sorry to learn that your mother and grandmother died recently. Joan and I worked together at Nicolet College years ago. She was always kind, caring and helpful. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Polzin Holets
February 18, 2021 | Duluth, MN | Coworker
I'm so sorry to here this sad news. I was one of Joan's caregivers at Milestone for a year. Such a sweetheart. She was like a grandma to me. You will be missed dearly.
Amy Gee
January 22, 2021 | Monico, WI | Friend
One of the nicest people I have ever met, always a smile. God rest her soul.
Judy Keintz
January 18, 2021 | Green Valley AZ
Joan M. Erlitz
1927 ~ 2021
Age ~ 93
Joan M. Erlitz of Rhinelander died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff, Wisconsin.
She was born on March 22, 1927 to Oral and Clara (Sampson) Wood.
Joan was a lifelong resident of Rhinelander. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1945. On June 4, 1949 she married Lavern H. “Bud” Erlitz and they enjoyed sixty-three years of marriage. Joan was employed at the Rhinelander Vocational School and then at Nicolet College until her retirement.
Joan loved to read, knit and crochet. Family and friends have enjoyed her hand made projects. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.
Joan is survived by her children; Mary Erlitz of Minocqua, Laurie (John) Jorgenson of Shawano, Wisconsin and Paul Erlitz of Rhinelander, her grandchildren; Jeffrey (Nina) Jolin, Amber (Sam) Nettrour and Abby (Robert) Dalka and great-grandchildren; Alina, Madeline, Isiah, Noah, Kiara and William and her sisters; Judy Hunter of Rhinelander, Janet Huebner of Rhinelander and Sarah (John) Kirsch of Neenah, Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Bud, her parents, brothers; Richard Wood and Tom Wood, sister and brothers-in-law; Carole (Eugene) Reich, Richard Hunter and Howard Huebner.
The visitation for Joan will take place on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Hildebrand Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Memorial Service. Chaplain John Uhlarik will be officiating.
Memorial contributions in honor of Joan may be given to Senior Hearts Home Care, 125 W. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, Rhinelander Public Library Outreach Program, 106 N. Stevens Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501 or to AMVETS Post #724, 1002 Coon Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501.
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