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1951
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2024
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Joan Bykowski Obituary
Joan was born March 2, 1951, in Durand, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Irene (Bauer) Pittman. She graduated from Durand High School in 1969 and attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, graduating in 1973. There she met the love of her life, Tim Bykowski. They married on July 24, 1976, in Durand. Together, they began their teaching careers in southeastern Wisconsin before settling in Elk River to start a family. Joan worked as a speech therapist in the St. Michael-Albertville School District for more than 30 years. She valued her connections with fellow teachers and found fulfillment in enhancing her students' lives-many of whom kept in touch well into adulthood.
Joan had a passion for baking, which she shared with her daughters from an early age. Her monster cookies and holiday cookie trays were famous with family and friends. She also loved doing puzzles, traveling, and spending time at the family cabin in Hackensack, Minnesota.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; as well as her older brothers, Jack Pittman, Robert Pittman, Wayne Pittman and Bernard Pittman.
She is survived by her husband, Timothy Bykowski; daughters, Megan and Adria, their spouses Troy Giesegh (Megan) and Paul Jonas (Adria); and grandsons, Macallan and Rawley Jonas.
Visitation Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Dare's Funeral Home in Elk River. Services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 12:30 pm. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Elk River with visitation one hour prior.
Dare's Funeral Home of Elk River, MN, 763-441-1212, www.daresfuneralhome.com.
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Les Bauer
December 23, 2024
My sympathy to the Bykowski family. Joan was a good friend in my school years at Durand High School. My thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. Rest in peace Joan.
Rick Grieb
November 8, 2024
Laurie and I send our deepest sympathies to the Bykowski family. May she rest in peace.
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