Joan E. Deckelman

1940-2022

Joan E. Deckelman, 81, of Medford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford.

A funeral for Joan will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at Community United Church of Christ, with Pastor Terry Hanson officiating. Burial will follow at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II. Visitation will take place at Community United Church of Christ on Monday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Joan was born in Medford on Aug. 25, 1940 to John and Clara (Dassow) Brink. She graduated from Medford High School in 1958 and continued her education in Beauty School. She married Harvey Deckelman on Aug. 29, 1959 and he preceded her in death. She worked as a beautician at Jeanette’s Beauty Shop and later at Mirage Hair Design for over 40 years until her retirement.

Joan loved to travel with Harvey and their longtime friends. They traveled to many place such as Hawaii, Ireland, London, France, Alaska, Jamaica, East/West Glacier Montana to name a few. She loved to be around people and always had good stories to tell. Joan enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casino. In her spare time she took pleasure in reading, doing crossword puzzles, embroidering, and baking cookies for her family and friends. She liked to tend to her vegetable and flower gardens. Joan was always there to help others. Going out to eat with family and friends was another passion of hers.

Joan was very involved with her church, Community United Church of Christ, where she participated on the altar Committee, Women’s Guild, and helped with fundraisers and other activities. Joan enjoyed spending time with her family. She took great pride in attending her grandchildren’s activities and events over the years. Holidays were important to her to cook big meals and spend time with the people she loved.

Joan is survived by her children, Sue (Jim) Laher, Brian (Kerri Stapleton) Deckelman, and Karen (Ed) Brandt, all of Medford; grandchildren, Landon Laher of St. Louis Park, Minn., Vanessa Laher of Menomonie, Jace Laher of Medford, and Carissa (Ben) Blasel of Wausau. Joan is further survived by other family and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joan was preceded in death by her sister, Bernice Brandner; brother, Raymond; and sister, Shirley in infancy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made either to the family for a future designation or Community United Church of Christ, Medford.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Paid Obituary 116277