Joan Walleser

Joan L. Walleser, 97, of Lansing passed away peacefully in her home August 11, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born October 8, 1925.

A celebration of life will be held October 13 from 4-7 p.m. and October 14 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. The funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. October 14.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Walleser; a granddaughter, Emily Walleser; her sisters Helen, Cecelia and Rita; her brother, Joseph; five brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law.

Joan is survived by a brother, William Brouillet; and seven children: Terry Walleser of Ravalli, MT, Tim Walleser (Gwen) of Janesville, WI; Linda Hartwich (Roger) of River Falls, WI, Leo Walleser (Ruth) of Menomonie, WI, Anne Rundall (James) of Amboy, IL, Donald Walleser of Lansing and Josie Ehlert of Janesville, WI. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Joan was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. She took immense pride in crocheting and creating handmade quilts that she donated to the church and gifted to family and friends.

Joan’s family would like to thank Gundersen Health Critical Care and Crossing Rivers Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.