Joan Roehrig Obituary
Joan was born in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Elroy and Marjorie (Schmid) Knaus. She was a 1969 graduate of New Holstein High School. She received a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Marion College as well as obtaining a Master of Nursing degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Throughout her working years she held various roles in the field of nursing, finishing her career as an Administrator at Maryhill Manor located in Niagara, WI.
Survivors include her daughter, Angela (Mark) Moreau, her brother Peter (Sandy) Knaus, and Sister-in-Law/travel partner Cindy Knaus, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Elroy and Marjorie Knaus, brother Robert Knaus, sister Catherine Tappendorf, and brother Brian Knaus.
The immediate family will hold a Celebration of Life event at a later date. Per Joan's wishes in lieu of gifts, donations may be made to the Almost Home Animal Shelter, 5060 Lincoln Street, Quinnesec, MI 49876.
Condolences to the family of Joan Roehrig may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.
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Ron Lynn Richardson
December 5, 2025
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Lillian Foote
April 26, 2025
My sympathy to you Angie and the rest of her family! I am a cousin and also worked with Joan at St. Agnes Hospital!
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