Joyce Knuth, age 78 of Winchester, was called home to the waiting arms of her Lord early on the morning of November 4, 2014 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. Joyce was born in Milwaukee on March 30, 1936, daughter of the late William and Hilma (Geisler) Bass. She was a 1954 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High…
Continue ReadingJoyce Knuth, age 78 of Winchester, was called home to the waiting arms of her Lord early on the morning of November 4, 2014 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. Joyce was born in Milwaukee on March 30, 1936, daughter of the late William and Hilma (Geisler) Bass. She was a 1954 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High School, and on November 8, 1958 married Donald Knuth in West Allis. Over the years, Joyce held a variety of secretarial positions, but most of all loved her years as the church secretary at Mount Olive Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton. In her free time, she loved quilting and camping. Joyce also treasured her role as wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by her husband: Donald Knuth of Winchester; five loving children: Donna (Tom) Kuenn of Montello; Rob (Lynne) Knuth of Reedsville; Joanne (Brent) Nemmers of Allen, Texas; Carol (Sean) Schuff of Neenah; and James Knuth and Darrell Thomas of New London. There are also ten special grandchildren: Miranda and Morganne Sendek; Amelia, Andrew, Rebecca, Gretchen, and Nathaniel Nemmers; and Emma, Abbey, and Noah Schuff. Joyce also leaves behind a sister-in-law: Jean Wentz of North Prairie, as well as her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws: Albert and Laura (Lowenhagen) Knuth; and her siblings: Ruth (Herb) Wilks, Bernice Bass, Joseph Bass, and Joan (Robert) Enstrom.
The Christian Funeral for Joyce will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at MOUNT OLIVE EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 930 E. Florida Avenue in Appleton, with Rev. Joel Zank officiating. Interment will follow in Appleton's Highland Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to gather directly at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of services. To share memories or an online condolence, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
Joyce's family would like to thank Dr. Phillips and the nurses at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology for the care and compassion they showed to Joyce during her eight years of treatment. Special thanks also to her Theda Care Hospice Team, especially Mary and Jeannie, as well as the entire staff at Cherry Meadows. You have been angels to our family and we will never forget your kindness.
A memorial fund for Joyce has been established to benefit either Mount Olive's Grace 100 Fund (for the church anniversary) or for a Scholarship for Students studying for the ministry.
Carrie (King) Laskowski
left a message on November 13, 2014:
To Carol and all the Knuth Family, our deepest sympathies. I remember your Mom as being a very loving and caring mother and the fun birthday parties she had us at as a kid. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you find comfort in the fact that you will all meet again in Heaven.
Irma McLean
left a message on November 10, 2014:
I will miss my dear friend, Joyce, of the last 57 years. Seeing her at Amelia's graduation was a special blessing. The memory of our telephone visits will be treasured until I join her in our home in heaven. How blessed I am to now have the friendships of Joyce's family. You will hold a special place in my heart until I die.
Michele Johnson
left a message on November 8, 2014:
Will so miss Joyce\'s smiling face at Mount Olive--deppest sympathies to you all~
lauri Houpy-Bayless
left a message on November 6, 2014:
My sweet friend Joanne and also her family, please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Hold strong to it he faith we all know and love. Remember the promise that we too will see each other again in eternity. What a blessing to know that your loved one is at peace and is pain free in her Heavenly home. A gods blessings to each of you and hugs to all.
Crooks family
left a message on November 6, 2014:
The Crooks family would love to send hugs, prayers, and God's promise of peace, strength, comfort and love. We pray you will all feel His loving arms wrapped around you as your dear loved one rests in the joy that is Heaven!! What a comfort to know that we will see our loved ones again in that Glorious Heavenly reunion. "Be still and know that I am God." Ps. 46:10
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sharon. Lichtenberg
left a message on November 6, 2014:
Hello to the Knuth family. I just saw the obit in the paper my oh my we have so many fun memories of our lives on Marquette St. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that our Redeemer lives!!!! Hugs to all of you!!! The Lichtenbergs
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Carrie (King) Laskowski
left a message on November 13, 2014:
To Carol and all the Knuth Family, our deepest sympathies. I remember your Mom as being a very loving and caring mother and the fun birthday parties she had us at as a kid. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you find comfort in the fact that you will all meet again in Heaven.
Irma McLean
left a message on November 10, 2014:
I will miss my dear friend, Joyce, of the last 57 years. Seeing her at Amelia's graduation was a special blessing. The memory of our telephone visits will be treasured until I join her in our home in heaven. How blessed I am to now have the friendships of Joyce's family. You will hold a special place in my heart until I die.
Michele Johnson
left a message on November 8, 2014:
Will so miss Joyce\'s smiling face at Mount Olive--deppest sympathies to you all~
lauri Houpy-Bayless
left a message on November 6, 2014:
My sweet friend Joanne and also her family, please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Hold strong to it he faith we all know and love. Remember the promise that we too will see each other again in eternity. What a blessing to know that your loved one is at peace and is pain free in her Heavenly home. A gods blessings to each of you and hugs to all.
Crooks family
left a message on November 6, 2014:
The Crooks family would love to send hugs, prayers, and God's promise of peace, strength, comfort and love. We pray you will all feel His loving arms wrapped around you as your dear loved one rests in the joy that is Heaven!! What a comfort to know that we will see our loved ones again in that Glorious Heavenly reunion. "Be still and know that I am God." Ps. 46:10
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sharon. Lichtenberg
left a message on November 6, 2014:
Hello to the Knuth family. I just saw the obit in the paper my oh my we have so many fun memories of our lives on Marquette St. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that our Redeemer lives!!!! Hugs to all of you!!! The Lichtenbergs
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