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Joan Koehmstedt Obituary
JOAN MARIE KOEHMSTEDT
August 15, 1949 - January 15, 2019
Joan Marie Koehmstedt, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019 with her husband at her bedside. Joan was born August 15, 1949 in Glendale, California to Mervin and Catherine Niekamp. She grew up in Burbank, California attending Bellarmine Jefferson High School. She graduated from Holy Names College in Oakland in 1971. Joan married John Koehmstedt in 1973 and they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in December.
Joan's life was centered around her family. She was an avid cheerleader for her children, especially cheering them on in their education and sports activities.
In 2004, Joan suffered a debilitating stroke and in the years that followed she and John enjoyed many road trips to visit family and to enjoy the beauty of the National Parks in the Western US.
Joan is survived by her husband John; her children: Brian (Lisa), Anne (Jinni), and Michael; her grandchildren: Natalie and Graeme Koehmstedt, her step-granddaughter Juliette Hickey; her brothers: Ed, Larry (Norma), and Tom (Jamie); her sister: Mary (Jim) Mieding; her sister-in-law Joan (Jim) Reilly; and many nephews and nieces.
Visitation is scheduled Wednesday January 23rd from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara.
Rosary will be recited Thursday January 24th at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Donations in Joan's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
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May 11, 2019
John and FamilyMy name is Val Hirzu Pendzick. I met you way back in 1973 shortly after you and Joan were married. I was her Jr year college roommate. I just learned of her passing from the Holy Names newsletter and wanted to send my most sincere condolences. We had lost touch over the years as is bound to happen, but Joanie has a fond place in my heart. She was a great roomie as you know! I had no idea what had happened to either of you since the kids came...may you know that I pray for all of you at this difficult time...may your memories sustain you as the will me. Most sincerest regards, prayers and best wishes to you and the family, Val
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