Sharon A. Joachim

Sharon A. Joachim, age 73, of Neenah passed away at Aurora Medical Center of Oshkosh on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 while surrounded by family. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 29, 1943 to Norman and Regina (Vande Hei) Ellefson. Sharon married Richard Joachim November 26, 1963 in Waukegan, IL. They were married 52 years and raised four wonderful children.

Following high school, Sharon worked at her parent's restaurant, Reggies in Little Chute. She also worked in Home Health Care for a few years. Most importantly, Sharon was a homemaker and focused her time caring for her family. She was a loving wife and mother, who enjoyed camping, baking, canning, sewing and casino trips. Sharon also enjoyed making clothing for her children and caring for the family's many beloved pets.

Sharon will be sadly missed by her children: Vicki (Jeff) Ashley, Crivitz; Rick Joachim, Oshkosh; Stacey (Dan) Radue, Neenah and Tim Joachim, Neenah. Grandchildren: Elizabeth Ashley, Christopher Ashley, Tanner (Adam) Fritz, Alissa (Josh) Koontz, Derrick Joachim, Carley Joachim, Amber (Travis) Maciejewski. Great grandchildren: Addison Fritz and Ryan Koontz; father: Norman Ellefson, Appleton; sisters: Noreen (Ted) Jancieski, Seymour; Dawn (Danny) Vollbrecht, Hortonville; Sharon is further survived by her brothers-in-law: Art (Donna) Joachim, Joey, Johnny and Eddie Joachim; sisters-in-law: Shirely (Gheen) Wolfe-Kimbell, Jan (Dave) Krueger, Mary (Tom) Marquardt and Barb Joachim along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Special friends: Danny (Val) Willard and Jim King.

Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Joachim; mother: Regina Ellefson and infant siblings, LaVonne and LaVerne.

Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2017 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME-LAEMMRICH CHAPEL. Visitation from 1:00 PM until the service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to nurses and staff at the Aurora Medical Center ER and ICU for all their kind and compassionate care.