Joyce Steinbach
Joyce Marie Steinbach, 85, Granton, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 12, 2025, after several years of health challenges. Joyce was born on Dec. 14, 1939, in Greenwood to Carl and Garnett Bladl. She lived in Granton her whole life and graduated from Granton School in 1957. Joyce worked a variety of jobs in her career, including many years working on the assembly line at Figi’s in Neillsville. She was also a longstanding librarian with the Samson Memorial Library (later known as the Granton Community Library) and had multiple regular cleaning jobs. She was very involved with the Granton FFA Alumni, including being a regular volunteer or chaperone for chapter events. She was also a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Granton, and was involved with the Granton Rotary Club. Joyce was a fixture in most local parades, riding in the passenger seat of a Model A, driven by her longtime partner, Charlie Riedel.
Joyce is survived by two sons, Tim Steinbach and Ed (Tammy) Steinbach, both of Granton; three grandsons, Russell (Tina) Steinbach of Marshfield, Matt (Tera) Steinbach of Stanley, and David (Emily) Steinbach of Granton; six great-grandchildren, Mataya and Kallen (Russell and Tina), Kaynen and Kroix (Matt and Tera), and Kate and Lexi (David and Emily); brother, Richard (Susie) Bladl, Wenatchee, Wash.; and brother-inlaw, Dale Wesenberg of Granton. She is further survived by several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; partner, Charlie Riedel; her sister, Joanne Wesenberg; two sons, Phillip “Chuckie” Steinbach and Gerald “Jerry” Steinbach; and her daughterin-law, Cheryl Steinbach. The funeral service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Granton at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 16, with a burial and reception to follow. A visitation opportunity will be available from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, May 16, immediately prior to the funeral service, also at Zion Lutheran Church in Granton.
Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Joyce’s family.
PAID OBITUARY 168801
