Joan Wrenn Obituary
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Age 71, was born February 16, 1954 in Elmira, NY the daughter of the late Arnold Francis and Margaret (Rosier) Schrage. Joan passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on Tuesday, October, 28, 2025 after an extended illness. Her loving husband, Edward J. Wrenn Jr.; adored grandson, Matthew J. Brimmer; beloved sister, Karen Hayes also preceded her in death. Survivors left to cherish her memory are her children: Alicia (Tony) Brimmer, Jodie Wrenn and Edward J. (Shannon) Wrenn III; siblings: Janet (Larry) Chamberlin, Mark (Debra) Schrage, Linda Schrage and Dawn Potter; grandchildren: Mackenzie, Caley, Mariah, Scott, Amber, Megan, Emily, Midnight, Andrew and Brittany; great grandchildren: Declan, Aubriella, Novalee, Aleena, Delaney, Layla, Makai, Greyson, Olivia and Joseph; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of friends. Joan retired from IST in Big Flats, NY as a manufacturing inspector for many dedicated years. In her free time she enjoyed watching murder mysteries. Above all else, her family was her life; she enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. At her request there will be no services. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date and time.
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