Joyce E (Buttolph) Baldwin, age 86, peacefully passed away on December 4th 2020 with her children
at her side. Joyce was born on March 13th, 1934, daughter of the late Lee and Lucille Buttolph.
Joyce married Donald Baldwin in February of 1954. Together they raised a family of 7 children.
Joyce was known for her baking and cooking. She spent many years sharing her time and talent
at St. Joseph Parish, Villa Hope, Monte Alverno, and St. Fidelis. Joyce was a member of St.
Joseph Parish in Appleton and an active member of the Widows of Prayer, devoting her life to
praying for others.
Joyce was survived by her children: Jeff Baldwin, Elizabeth (Kurt) Dietzen, Kathleen (Mark)
Ehlert, Mark Baldwin, Matthew (Wendy) Baldwin, Lucille (Rick) Melchert, Audrey (Robert)
Busch. She is further survived by her sister Judith Linberg, Joyce’s grandchildren Heather,
Stephanie, Jon, Lauren, Sean, Alec, Allison, Kirsten, Mackenzie, and Melissa along with her
great grandchildren Syrah, Jylian, Iley, Preston, Maddux, Rowen, Hutson, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her parents Lee and Lucille, brother
Butch Buttolph, sister Shirley (James) O’Brien, and brother-in-law Jack Linberg. She is also
preceded in death by several relatives and friends.
A private mass will be celebrated by family at St. Joseph Parish. For more information and to express condolences, please visit www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joyce’s name can be directed to Widows of Prayer: 414 Francis
Way, Menasha WI 54952.
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