Joanne E. Pasch

Joanne E. Pasch, 88 of Elroy, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Crest View Nursing Home, New Lisbon.She was born on August 3, 1937, to Paul and Glenn (Tompkins) Zirk on the family farm in the Township of Glendale. She was baptized in September of that year at St. Luke Ev. Lutheran Church and was later confirmed there as well. Joanne was a member of the Kendall High School graduating Class of 1956. She later obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate at Western Wisconsin Technical College on May 18, 1994. On November 29, 1958, Joanne was united in marriage to Junior G. Pasch on the family farm. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2000. As a wife, mother and homemaker, aside from raising her family, Joanne could often be found outside in her garden tending to her flowers and vegetables. Throughout the harvest season, she was often found in the kitchen canning the delicious vegetables she had grown. Her chicken noodle soup, dumplings, potato salad, and salmon patties were some of her signature recipes and were often served for family get togethers. She also enjoyed "putting miles" on the family car, out visiting family and friends, while taking in the beautiful countryside. Later in life, Joanne enjoyed playing cards, word search puzzles, and sewing.

She is survived by her children, James Pasch, Frederick (Michelle) Pasch, Donald (Kristan) Pasch, Jeanne (Roland) Jasper, Jayne (David) Stanek, and Janet (John) Gordon, 13 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, siblings, Rodney Zirk, Carl (Jean) Zirk, sisters-in-law, Betty Jean Zirk, Pat Zirk, and Joan Pasch.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Junior, siblings, Robert Zirk, Frieda Peterson, Donald Zirk, Shirley (Dale) Amberg, Stanley (Donna) Zirk, and David Zirk.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 11:00 AM at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, 25525 CTH-P, Ontario (South Ridge). Pastor Zachary Meier will officiate. Burial will be in the South Ridge Lutheran cemetery, Township of Wellington. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Thursday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Smith-Nelson/Sonnenburg Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com