"Larry, Ben and I just learned of JoAnn's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
JoAnn Swomia
June 20, 1940 - June 22, 2019
JoAnn Swomia, of Post Lake, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 79 years old. She was born on June 20, 1940, in Milwaukee, a daughter of Henry and Angie Wutdke. She married Larry Swomia on September 19, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He survives.
She was a graduate of Messmer High School in Milwaukee, class of 1957.
After high school she worked at Wisconsin Electric Company in Milwaukee for seven years.
JoAnn raised her family in Racine and moved to Post Lake in 1998.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho and its Ladies League.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, mahjong, golfing, snowmobiling, bowling, and staying active with long walks and workouts. She was a member of the Post Lake Improvement Association.
Survivors including her husband are a daughter, Kim (Jeff) Swanson, Ixonia; three sons, Kurt Swomia, Racine, Kevin Swomia, Racine, Brian (Mandy) Swomia, Sun Prairie; four grandchildren Matthew, Ryan, Haley, and Sydney; two brothers, Bill (Debbie) Wudtke, Oregon, Mark Wudtke, Milwaukee; a sister, Mary Kay Spoerl, Brookfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Henry Wudtke; a brother-in-law, Al Spoerl.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho with Rev. Dave Zimmerman officiating.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the church.
Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.
The family offers thanks to Dr. Lakshmi Deep and the staff at Rosalia Gardens and LeRoyer Hospice for the compassion and care given to JoAnn.
Tributes
"I'm so sorry to hear about Joanna passing. May God's strength comfort and bring you peace. I knew Joann through the Elcho book club and enjoyed seeing her there in past years. Alice Brown"
"Thinking of you all during this time of sadness. I will always remember traveling up north with your family and snowmobiling. So sorry for your loss. Love to you!"
"So sorry Kim to hear about your mother. I did not know she was sick. Take care prayers are with you and your family "
"Larry and boys so sorry to hear about JoAnn. I was very surprised to hear she had passed. I remember a lot of summer fun. Prayers and love to your family"
"Larry and family So very sorry to hear about Joanne. Her wonderful smile and her willingness to help will be missed by all. Bob & Suzie Rabideau "
"We were so sad to hear of JoAnn?s passing. She will be missed. We will not be at JoAnn?s service as we are still in Alaska, but our thoughts and prayers will be with Larry and the family. Hugs. Connie & Jim Hubatch"