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Joan Muth Obituary
Appleton - Joan W. Muth, age 94, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018. She was born in Elroy, Wisconsin on July 11, 1924, daughter of the late Roy and Sophie (Vedum) Hyer. Joan married Philip Muth on August 16, 1947, and together they recently celebrated 71 years of marriage.
Joan was an OB nurse for 35 years at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, where she helped deliver over 3,000 babies during her career. She was a wonderful baker, and was known for her great pie crusts. Joan enjoyed sewing, quilting, counted cross stitching and knitting baby sweaters. She volunteered as a
Girl Scout leader and at the hospital as an escort. Joan loved to make divinity for the OB staff for many years and give her friends daffodils in the spring. Her and Phil were active in ex-POA/MIA groups and together enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe, Hawaii and Australia.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, Philip Muth; children: Mark (Ellen) Muth, Milton, WI and Pam (Jerry) Sanderfoot, Combined Locks, WI; grandsons: Matthew and Philip (DeAnn) Muth; great grandchildren: Mara and Carter; Jerry's daughters: Lisa Sanderfoot and Amy (Kevin) Carstens and their children, Anna and Erik; a brother, Norman (Carol) Hyer; a sister-in-law, Shirley Hyer; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Sophie; twin brother, John Hyer; a sister, Meryle Ehlert.
A memorial service will take place on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Touchmark Retirement Community, 2601 Touchmark Drive, Appleton, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.
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November 29, 2018
Joan was one of the best RN's at Riverview Hospital. I worked worked with her for many years and was always in awe of her professionalism and work ethic. Sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to the family.
Sandy Knutson
Sally Winkels
November 25, 2018
Joan helped deliver both my boys. She was such a kind lady. So sorry for your loss
Robert Webster
November 25, 2018
Sorry to hear of the passing of Joan.
Mary (Craft) Marzofka
November 25, 2018
I'm very sorry for your loss, Mr. Muth. You both were always so good to the neighborhood kids on 20th Avenue back in the day. I'll be thinking if you.
Judy Hofmann
November 24, 2018
Your mother was a very special person for sure. She helped deliver both my boys back in the 60's. My prayers are with your family.
Paula Cook
November 22, 2018
Mrs. Muth helped me give birth in 1978. She was a very gifted and special person.
November 22, 2018
So sorry for your loss--I'll always remember you both sitting outside of Touchmark, and usually I brought flowers in a couple times a week from my garden) for my mom-and you both always commented how gorgeous they were-then one day you (Phil) was sitting outside by yourself-because Joan had got moved next door-so instead of bringing flowers to my mom that day-I gave them to you for Joan, you told me it made her day!!! Bonnie LeMieux
November 22, 2018
My sympathy to you, Mr. Muth. You were my teacher in 7th and 8th grade and I also babysat for Mark and Pam. I believe that Mrs. Muth was also my OB nurse when one of my children was born. I am LaVonne Hoogesteger, nee Loomans. My Mom just passed away on May 31 this year. She was one month away from turning 99 years old. I'm sorry for your loss.
Roberta Jensen
November 22, 2018
I met you at Touchmark while visiting with my sister, Lois Mostue. I am so sorry for your loss. Joan was a warm, loving person who willing shared her zest for living along with her many talents. She will be missed by all her knew her.
November 21, 2018
So sorry for your loss, she was my OB nurse back in 1967. Great lady.
Linda Schladweiler
November 21, 2018
I will always remember Joan especially on 1/31/ of every year as in 1961, she was my nurse for my first baby, so calm, caring and informative. she was a delightful lady whose help I truly needed
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