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1934 Joan 2001

Joan C. Papendorf

March 22, 1934 — November 24, 2001

Joan C. Papendorf
W5949 County Road O
Appleton

Age 67, died Saturday afternoon, November 24, 2001, following a brief illness. She was born March 22, 1934, to the late W. Arthur and Lucile (Berard) Duggan, in Stevens Point and grew up in Wisconsin Rapids. Joan graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene Department. She married Dr. Jerry E. Papendorf on November 25, 1965 and had been an Appleton area resident since her marriage. Joan was employed as a dental hygienist for her husband for several years, but her real love of life was being a mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, friends and her pets, was a longtime horseshow Mom, and enjoyed shopping, reading and talking with her friends. Joan was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Jerry E. Papendorf; three children and their spouses, Jennie and Brian Henn, and their daughters, Megan and Madeline, Hortonville; Jarrod and Bridget Papendorf, Appleton; Jamie and David Palau, Appleton; her twin brother, Jon (Elizabeth) Duggan, Colonial Heights, VA; two sisters, Ada (Jim) Roenius, Wisconsin Rapids; Arlene Savoie, Tucson, AZ; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Margaret Duggan. The funeral liturgy for Joan will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 28, 2001, at ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, Highway 47N, Mackville, with Father Charles Brooks officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 pm Tuesday and on Wednesday, at the church from 10:00 am until the time of the mass. A Parish Prayer and Scripture Service will be held at 6:30 pm, Tuesday. A memorial fund is being established.

The family would like to thank the staff of Appleton Medical Center, especially the staff
of ICU, for their loving care and support.

Thank you for all the love and memories. You will always be with us. We love you

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

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