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Joanne LeMoine Obituary
Joanne Bernice Rechner LeMoine, age 82, was carried Home in the arms of her loving Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 14, 2013. She left this life as she had lived it - peacefully, at home, and surrounded by her abundant family.
Joanne was born on June 22, 1931, the only child of Joseph and Gertrude (Lickert) Rechner. She attended St. Mary Catholic School in Menasha and worked as a receptionist at Banta Publishing Company after graduation in 1949. During her first marriage, Joanne bore six children who were her pride and joy. She married her sweetheart, Robert (Papa) LeMoine, on May 11, 1979, and increased the size of her family with five stepchildren. Offspring married and brought forth grandchildren, and Joanne's childhood dream of having a large family became reality. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the loves of her life, each one a unique spark of energy that could light up her eyes and brighten her day, and she loved each of them specially. Memories of chocolate chip cookies, card games, a camera always at-the-ready, and a goodbye wave at the front picture window are treasures her loved ones will carry in their hearts forever. And love. Always love.
Joanne had a profound faith in God. She lived her faith by example and imprinted it onto the lives of her children and grandchildren. She was a continuous prayer warrior, not only for family, but for her friends and their needs as well. She loved her "club girls". Joanne was a long-time member of Catholic Daughters. Her favorite day of the week was Sunday, the Lord's day, and she relished going to Mass to celebrate Him. She offered up her praise in song with the beautiful voice He had given her. Today she is singing with the angels.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gertrude Rechner (Schultz); son-in-law Philip Orkin; infant grandson Jacob; infant step-grandson Jayden. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Robert. Her children: Kristine (the late Philip) Orkin, Steven (Dara) Zimmer, Mark Zimmer, Dianne Bautch, Wendy (Stanley) Holwerda, and Mary (Jeffrey) Nett. Stepchildren: Rebecca (Daniel) Rippl, Ross (Mary Jo) LeMoine, Ruby LeMoine, Rose (Brian) Giesbers, and Robert E. LeMoine. Grandchildren: Tony, Tami (Ryan), Tara (Ben), Joey, Laura, Sara, Jonathan, Alyse, Whitney, Haley, Abby, Jared, Chad, Morgan, Michael (Sarah), Dana, Nora, Matthew. Great-grandchildren: Jadon, Deklyn, Haedyn, Adalee, Will, Autumn. Also survived by in-laws LaVerne Simon-Behrens, Marilyn (Norbert) Woods, Ellie DiLoreto, Gerry (Steve) Pinkowsky, Bea Daniel, Rita (Bill) Fulton, Mary (John) Kese, Don (Cheri) LeMoine, and Kathy LeMoine.
Visitation at St. Bernadette Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton (9:30-11:30 AM) on Thursday, July 18. Funeral Mass at 11:30. Luncheon to follow. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Affinity Hospice for the wonderful care extended to our Mom.
"Thank you, Mom/Gramma/Grammy/Joanne, for always loving us unconditionally. You left too soon, but you went in God's time. Look down from Heaven's big picture window and give a wave. We love you!" XOXOXOX
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Steve Zimmer
July 14, 2016
Steve Zimmer
July 14, 2016
Your loving husband and friend, Bob
October 20, 2014
REMEMBER ME..when flowers bloom, early in the spring.
Remember me on sunny days, in the fun that summer brings.
Remember me in the fall, as you walk through leaves of gold. In the wintertime, remember me, in the stories that are told. But most of all remember, each day, right from the start. I will be forever near, for I live within your heart.
(Judith Bulock Morse)
I will always remember you Joanne. I miss you so much and I will always love you. Save a place for me.
Kristine Orkin
July 16, 2014
Mom, it's been a year already since you left us. We glimpse you every day in the flower gardens and plants that you so loved, and in the eyes and hearts of our siblings and our children. We hear your voice at our family gatherings, in the silence and in the laughter, in church hymns and Christmas carols. We smell you when we catch a whiff of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, or open the back door and step foot into the house that was "home" for over three decades. We feel your heart whenever we pray, whenever we hug our kids, whenever one of us is in pain. We see you, hear you, smell you every day, saddened by the fact we can no longer touch you. But you are imprinted on our memories, imbedded in our hearts, and live forever through our lives. We miss you here among us, and thank God that we had you for so many years. Dance, Mom. And sing. They are what you loved to do. Hug and kiss Nana & Bucky, Grandma & Gumpy, Phil & Jakey, and all our Zimmer aunts and uncles for us. We'll see you all soon. In the meantime, stay in touch . . . we feel your presence. Love, Krissie
Dave & Barb Wolters
November 9, 2013
Bob and Joanne's family... our hearts and sympathy go out to you all. We just learned of her passing. She was a lovely person. Always very warm and friendly to us. Love to you - Dave and Barb Wolters
August 9, 2013
I love you, Mom.
Lisa Bierman
July 18, 2013
Bob and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joanne was a very special and sweet woman. She will be dearly missed! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Lisa
July 18, 2013
My condolences to a wonderful sister-in-law's family.
Aunt Dottie Zimmer
Lisa Zimmer Eaton
July 18, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of Aunt Joanne's passing. Summer's with my Zimmer family in Wisconsin were always memorable and Aunt Joanne was a big part of that. She was fun-loving with a contagious smile that made you feel at home and she loved having all of us Zimmer kids from CT hang out at her house. She will certainly be missed but was clearly loved by her family.
Thinking of you.
Love, Lisa
Brian Brasier
July 18, 2013
Bob, our hearts ans prayers go out to you and your family.
Brian & Esther
July 18, 2013
Dear Uncle Bob and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Joanne's passing. My greatest memory of her is her big smile and how interested she always was to hear about what was going on in our lives and hearing about our kids growing up. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love Tim, Kari and family
July 17, 2013
Thinking of all of you at this time. Aunt Joanne...beautiful person with a beautiful spirit and contagious laugh! Devoted wife, mother, aunt, grandmother - and my godmother.
Thoughts of peace and comfort to my Zimmer cousins and to all their families. The obituary was a beautiful, special tribute.God bless to each of you.
With deep sympathy and love,
Amy (Zimmer) Mongillo
July 17, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to you Bob and your family. Please Know we are thinking of you all. May all the Wonderful Memories you shared together stay in your Hearts Forever.
Greg and Anne Young
Greenville, WI
Tim Young
July 17, 2013
Bob,Please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved wife and friend.
I remember her as a very sweet person. Always eager to welcome anyone into her home. I have good memopries of her during my time with the famioly.
Rest in peace Joanne.
JoAnn & Craig Meyer
July 17, 2013
Becky & Dan and the rest of the family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of a sweet lady. Her reward is now in heaven that she so deserves for the good deeds she did here on earth and all the lives she touched. I know you will help your dad during this difficult time.
You are in our prayers
Your friends,
Laura Lindberg
July 16, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed.
Brenda Pinkowsky
July 16, 2013
When I think of Joannne I remember her laughter and smiles. She was a very, very kind person. As an Aunt she took sincere interest in the lives of her nieces and nephews, and their children as well. I wish I could dim the stars in the sky to honor her.
Tom Van Lieshout
July 16, 2013
To the Zimmer family, I have many fond memories of your mother. She always had a smile of her face, even when dealing with teenage boys!!I am glad to have known her.
Gerry Pinkowsky
July 16, 2013
Sweet, sweet Joanne. She will be missed by our entire family. Everyone always asked how Aunt Joanne was.
Our prayers are with you, Bob, and with that wonderful extended family.
Eric & Shelly Ashline
July 16, 2013
The world lost a very beautiful woman. We are sending our prayers!!
July 16, 2013
Dear LeMoine Family,
I am so sad to read of your mothers passing today. My mother, Agnes Miller & I have known her for many years due to her membership in the Catholic Daughter of the Americas. She was a very lovely lady and one to be so proud of and she was in all of you!
May God Bless JoAnne on her new Adventure to Heaven, and make sure to watch for her "wave" to you in the smallest of symbols.
Tracey Van Stippen
Kim Hakenjos
July 16, 2013
What a blessed lady the Lord called home. May God comfort you as you grieve the loss of such a gift.
Sue Westphal
July 15, 2013
Steve, i hope you & your family find strength during this difficult time. Sue Doublewho :)
Jeffrey Simon
July 15, 2013
Bob I am so sad for you Please know you are in my prayers for God to help you with this difficult time .
Peace Jeffrey
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