Joan M. Heinz

Joan M. Heinz, 82, Wausau, died Tuesday September 6, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born October 29, 1939, in Wausau, daughter of the late Orville W. and Ruth (Wangard) Heinz.  Joan’s gentle nature allowed her to be a caregiver for her parents and daughter in their times of need.  Through the years, Joan was a schoolteacher at Holy Name School and retired from Lincoln School as a Special Education teacher.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, JoAnn Heinz, Wausau; step-grandchildren, Maks (Kelly) Kopish, Alyssa (Dan) Ennis; step-great-grandchildren, Henry and Sam; nephews, Corey (Roya) Heinz, Merrill, Jeff Heinz, Ringle, Mark (Rev. Amy) Heinz, Colby; five nephews and a niece, Peyton and Jaida; Alex and Nicholas; Jonathan and Ben.

Besides her parents, Joan was preceded in death by a brother, Orville Heinz, daughter, Lori (Darin) Brown, niece-in-law, Diane Heinz.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 13, 2022, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Samuel Martin will preside.  Entombment will be in Garden of Eternal Rest Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park.  Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com