Joy D. Klee

Found peace on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 90 years. She is preceded in death by her doting husband Richard “Dick” Klee, her parents Lurid and Viola Crisp, her infant sister Carol Mae, sisters Althea Warren, Cindy Blank, Jeanne Hervey, and Dona Beaudoin, brothers Dickie, Donald, Harold, Jerome, Dale, William, Joseph and John Crisp, as well as brothers-in-law Dennis Roux, Keith Ellison, Gene Warren, and Richard Beaudoin.

Joy is survived by her children Paul Klee, Nancy (Glenn Deutsch) Klee, and Mary (Tim) O’Connell, and her grandchildren Henry and Abby. She is also survived by her sisters Judy (Paul) Kress, Francine Roux, and Jeanine Ellison; sisters-in-law Kim Henderson, Joyce Crisp, Leeann Crisp, Karen Boucher, and brother-in-law Erv Blank. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Over the years, Joy developed a network of dear friends, including lifelong friendships from her childhood that are deeply cherished. Joy’s generous and thoughtful spirit meant that she was consistently there for others. Without fail, she made sure that her family had what they needed, and she was always prepared with a card or gifts to send for all occasions. Joy rarely did anything without having a friend or family member in mind. She enjoyed playing tennis with others, and she had an eye for a good sale. Joy was known for being determined, compassionate, generous, chatty, and just an overall a warm and caring person to be around. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park (13235 W Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI 53005) on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 1:00PM.

Joy loved Christmas and the season of giving. In her memory, please donate to your local giving tree food pantry, library, or other reading literacy organization.