Joan L. Rogers

Rogers, Joan Louise
(nee Steffeck)
2110 West Prospect Avenue
Appleton

Age 64, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2003, at her home surrounded by family and close friends, who loved her dearly. Joan was born June 15, 1938 in Clintonville, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Irene (Thompson) Steffeck. She married Howard A. Rogers January 1, 1961. Joan fought a very courageous battle against (ALS) Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She felt privileged when she was able to meet and speak with Mitch Albom, author of “Tuesdays With Morrie” during her battle with this disease. She graduated from Clintonville High School and from nursing school at Madison Technical College. Joan volunteered at the Clothes Closet and was an active member of First Congregational U. C. C. She was involved with Church committees and headed up the Senior Fellowship Group. Joan is survived by her husband Howard A. Rogers; her two sons and a daughter-in-law, Scott Rogers, Madison, WI; Gregg and Julie Rogers, Kaukauna; her granddaughter, Emily Rogers; her brother, William Steffeck, College Park, MD; a niece, Debbie (Mike) Piette, Neenah; a daughter, Paula Bennin, and a grandson, Jacob Beenin. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Irene Steffeck and her brother, Herbert Steffeck. A memorial service for Joan will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 25, 2003, at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 724 East South River Street, with Reverend Jane Weeden officiating. Relatives and friends will be received at the church on Saturday, January 25, 2003, from 9:00 am, until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established for MDA/ALS-Green Bay, St. Joseph Food Pantry, First Congregational United Church of Christ and the Salvation Army.

Joan’s family would like to extend a warm and generous thank you to all the special family and friends that were there to help Joan through this difficult time.

Joan,
Never has there been a more selfless or caring person. You spent your entire life caring for and trying to make other people happy. You have affected more lives than you probably ever knew. This world is a better place for so many of us because of you. We take comfort in knowing your suffering has ended, but we will love and miss you forever. You have always been one of God’s angels here on earth, but now he has given you a new set of wings. Take with you our Love.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com