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Joan Quiggle Obituary
She was born on July 20, 1940 to Harold and Ruth Petersmeyer. Joan was baptized, confirmed, and married in the Nerstrand Methodist Church. She graduated from Faribault High School and from the University of Minnesota, earning her associate degree in nursing. She married William Quiggle in 1960, and they were blessed with four children, Debra, Douglas, Linda, and Michael. They farmed in Rice County and Goodhue County for 48 years. Joan worked at District 1 Hospital in Faribault, did home care for many years, and volunteered for her church, school, and community organizations. International travels included Switzerland, Honduras, Mozambique (Africa), and Peru. Joan enjoyed hosting friends and family, was an excellent cook, enjoyed quilting, playing cards, and caring for others. She especially enjoyed the serenity at their cabin in Wisconsin. Her family was important to her and she is treasured for her unconditional love.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, Bill; children, Deb (Karl) Thomforde of Northfield, Doug (Elmer) of Rwanda, Linda Meyer of Coon Rapids, and Mike (Alyssa) of Rochester; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Larry (Janet) Petersmeyer of Kenyon, Paul (Carol) Petersmeyer of Prior Lake, and Gary (Mary) Petersmeyer of Nerstrand; step sister, Lynne Scherer of Bloomington; step brother, Kevin (Jackie) Wille of Nerstrand; and many special friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruth Petersmeyer and step father, Harland Wille.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:00 am, with visitation from 9:00 - 11:00 am, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 37750 Co 6 Blvd, Goodhue. This service will be live-streamed from St. Luke Lutheran Church's Facebook page. Interment will be at a later date at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Faribault.
Lundberg Funeral Home, Cannon Falls www.LundbergFuneral.com
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