Joyce Mae (Landowski) Howe

Joyce Mae Howe (Thatcher), age 63, Wausau, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 19, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Joyce was born on November 12, 1958, and grew up in Ringle, WI, as the oldest of five children.  She was a young, courageous mother who loved fiercely and overcame many adversities.  Through it all, she remained committed to her studies and graduated from DC Everest High School. Later in life, she pursued a degree in Information Technology at Northcentral Technical College. She worked in several roles but found the most meaning in serving and bringing joy to people.

Joyce was a spunky woman, amazing cook, talented seamstress, and had a generous heart.  She enjoyed crafting, gardening, fishing, riding her Harley, and watching the Packers. Her favorite times were spent with family and friends, cooking for the people she loved, and caring for her plants and garden. Her greatest source of pride was her children and grandchildren.  The happiest years of her life were spent with David, being blessed to have him come back into her life after 43 years apart.

Joyce is survived by her husband David Thatcher; 3 children: Catina (Troy) Koenig, Josh (Brooke) Howe, and Steven (Jamie) Howe whom she raised with her former husband, Brian; siblings: Jeff (Lisa) Landowski, Joe (Marchelle) Landowski, and Jim Landowski.  5 grandchildren: Tavin and Asher Koenig, Draxton and Zayla Howe, Onnika Honeck; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Johanna Landowski, sister Juliann Landowski and nephew, Brian Hanke.

There will be a visitation from 9:30am-11am with service at 11am on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Ave. Wausau, WI 54401.

*In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - www.stjude.org/donate