Joanne Esther (Markus) Goelden

JoAnne Esther (Markus) Goelden, age 89, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, under the care of Interim Home HealthCare (Hospice).

She was born June 23, 1934, to Rudolph and Malinda Markus of Colby, WI.  JoAnne graduated from Colby High School in 1952.  After high school, she worked for her father’s business, the Colby Phonograph, as a linotype operator.  On June 4, 1955, she married Harold Goelden at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby, WI.  JoAnne and Harold moved to Wausau in 1957 where they raised their son and daughter.  Harold preceded her in death on March 13, 2014.

JoAnne was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau, WI.  JoAnne enjoyed embroidery, cross stitch, sewing and baking anything chocolate.  Summer days led to a large amount of canning as she worked to keep up with the produce Harold successfully grew in their garden.  In her younger years, she played the clarinet in the Colby High School band and enjoyed playing piano.  In her later years, Joanne had the opportunity to travel to Disney World in Florida on two occasions with her friend Grant.

JoAnne was most proud of her two grandchildren, one step grandson and three great grandchildren. She loved to brag them up to anyone willing to listen.

JoAnne is survived by her brother; David Markus, of Marshfield; son, Michael (Wendy) Goelden of Wausau; daughter, Nancy (Al) Keller of Janesville, grandchildren Theresa Keller, Milton, Scott (Erin) Goelden, Lake Mills, step grandson Jonathon Waldvogel, Wausau, great grandchildren Alissa & Hailie Clift and Lewis Goelden and her close classmate and friend Grant Smart.

Entombment will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau, with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

The family would like to extend appreciation to the great care team of Rachele, Stephanie, Tim, Mike and Barb with Interim Home HealthCare for their emotional support and comforting care of JoAnne and her family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.