Joan Paitl
February 28, 1930 - October 04, 2024
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MADISON – Joan P. Paitl, age 94, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1930 in Madison, the daughter of Elmer and Catherine (Gutzman) Menigoz. She graduated from high school in Menominee, MI. Joan married John A. Paitl in 1953 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Cathedral in Madison. They were blessed with three daughters, Jean, Judy and Janet. Joan was a devoted wife and stay at home mother. She also enjoyed working at Swiss Colony.
Joan and John were charter members of St. Peter Catholic Church. Joan loved traveling, camping with family, golfing and gardening. In their retirement, Joan and John spent many winters in Florida, where Joan enjoyed walking the beach and beachcombing. Most recently at Home Again Assisted Living, Joan enjoyed making new friends while participating in all of the activities.
Joan is survived by her daughters, Jean (Rick) Roberts, Judy (John) Bordson, and Janet (Jeff) Bangs; grandchildren, David (Shannon) Roberts, Brian (Gypsy) Roberts, Laura Roberts, Kevin (Kelly) Bangs, Alex (Greta) Bangs, and Chad (Trudee) Bordson; great grandchildren, Archer, Peter, Fiona, Theo, John, Casey, Brock, Tucker, and Brettlyn; sister, Mary Janquart; sisters-in-law, Michelle Menigoz and Rita (David) Daniel; and also many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John; her parents; and siblings Joseph Menigoz and Shirlee Martinson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 11, 2024, at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Avenue, Madison, with Father Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00AM until time of Mass on Friday at the church. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Thank you to the wonderful staff at Home Again Assisted Living and Oakwood East Rehabilitation for their kindness and compassion. A special thanks to Bobbie at Home Again for always being there for our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Catholic Church, the Dane County Humane Society or to the charity of your choice. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Joy Graffin
Other • 7 months ago
Judy, Jean, and Janet: We are so sorry to learn of Joan"s passing. We know how close you all were with your Mom. Our sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your families.
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Lisa (Schmale) Grumann
Other • 7 months ago
Jean, Judy, Janet-- Your mom was the fun aunt every kid deserves! My favorite memories of her involve two specific events at Devils Lake in the 70's. I think the first was during campout for Grandpa Elmer's birthday (South Shore, 60th Bday???). One day a bunch of us were playing on a rubber raft near the South Shore. There was so much fun happening that your mom accidentally sat on Teri's head in the raft and "nearly" drown her. Teri can fill in the details, but there was a lot of giggling and teasing afterward! 🙂 The other event was a family campout at the North Shore for the 4th of July 1976 (bicentennial). We all went to Baraboo to watch fireworks, where your mom acted as "choirmaster" to coordinate us in a series of oohhs and ahhhhs for the fireworks. :)!!! I'll keep you all in my prayers for peace and comfort. Your mom was the best. Hugs, Cousin Lisa (Schmale) Grumann