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1941

DIED

2025

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Schramka Funeral Homes - Brookfield

13220 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Joan Gmeinder Obituary

Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the age of 84. She is survived by her brothers, Richard (Pat), Frank (Jean), Tom (Jill), (sister-in-law, Sue), nieces, nephews, cousins, and the SSND community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Ramona, and her brother, Kenneth.

A Wake Service will be celebrated on Friday October 17, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Mother Caroline Chapel in Trinity Woods, 9525 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee. Friends may call Friday from 11:30 a.m. until time of Service.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the School Sisters of Notre Dame Retirement Fund would be appreciated.
Published by Madison.com on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Bonnie Wenger

October 14, 2025

Sr Joan was always my favorite nun. Every year watching Bells of St Mary's, Ingrid Bergman reminded me of her when she was young and at St. Leonards. She sang like an Angel. Such fond memories. Was glad to reconnect and visit with her. Till we meet again

Susan Gmeinder

October 13, 2025

S. Joan was a good big sister to her brothers and they never forgot it!

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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Trinity Woods Chapel

9525 W. Burleigh ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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17

Service

12:30 a.m.

Trinity Woods Chapel

9525 W. Burleigh ST, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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