Joan Frances Rheinschmidt

Joan F. Rheinschmidt, 91, of Mosinee, passed away on March 7, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston E.R., surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 12, 1933, to Fred and Clara (Jansen) Sodke in Rib Falls, WI.

Joan was united in marriage on June 19, 1957, to Emil William Rheinschmidt. After Joan attended school in Marathon, WI, she went to work at Marathon Cheese until she married Emil and moved to Mosinee. Joan always enjoyed talking to people and if you were the lucky one, she’d tell you a joke or two.

Joan was an excellent seamstress and would make a hole disappear with a few four-letter words. She loved working and baking for her family. She was a world traveler, and has been to Canada, Mexico and Europe several times.

The loving memory of Joan will be forever cherished by her children, Jon (Ruthie), Mosinee, Tim (Ruth Schmidt), Schofield, and David (Judi), Rib Mountain; her grandchildren, Brian, Mary, Eve, and Eric; her special niece and nephew Renee (Scott) Luetschwager and Scott Sodke, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Clara Sodke, brother David and the love of her life Emil.

The family would like to thank the staff at Rennes Health and Rehab Center for giving her wonderful care for the last 10 months of her life. She loved all of you, mom especially enjoyed saying “good morning” to her friend Brenda Buffington, RN Clinical Nurse Manager, every morning as she walked past her office on her way to the dining room for breakfast.

The family also would like to say thank you to Marshfield Medical Center, Weston E.R. doctors, nurses, med techs and health unit coordinator for all the care, refreshments for the family and hugs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. The Rev. Aaron Becker will officiate. Burial will take place at St. Paul Cemetery, Mosinee. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m., until the time of service, all at the church. Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be directed to the family at www.bestefh.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joan’s name to a charity of your choice.