Jo Ann Keuer

1933-2022

Jo Ann Keuer, age 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Eagle River, Wis. She had recently moved to Eagle River from Chandler, Ariz. to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Mike Bates. Jo was born Jan. 12, 1933, in Valparaiso, Ind. She attended Valparaiso High School and earned a degree in nursing from Mt Sinai College. She married James Keuer June 22, 1954 and subsequently bore six children, Paul, Jim, Janet, Patty, Pete, and Carol.

In 1984 after raising her children, Jo moved to Chandler, Ariz., joining two of her daughters. She lived in Arizona for 35 years and faithfully served at Risen Savior Lutheran Church for many years. She was president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, served on the Braille Bible Team and spent many years singing in the church choir. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who affectionately called her ‘GG’ for great grandma.

Jo enjoyed singing, playing games with friends and family, traveling, and watching the Arizona Diamondbacks. Anyone that knew her was drawn to her infectious smile, contagious laugh, and lively personality.

She is survived by son James Keuer (Carolann Clark) of Eugene, Ore., daughters, Patricia (Michael) Bates of Eagle River, and Carol (Patrick) Gaab of Phoenix, Ariz., and son-in-law Michael Lucchesi of Kingwood, Texas. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and MaryJane Schlegl; her ex-husband, Dr. James Keuer; her infant son, Paul Keuer, son, Peter Keuer, and daughter Janet Lucchesi.

A celebration of life will be held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Chandler, Ariz. at 11 a.m. January 14, 2023 in honor of what would have been Jo’s 90th birthday. A light luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sunshine Acres (https://sunshineacres.org/), an organization that was near and dear to Jo’s heart.

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