Joan Marie Vele, age 49, of Neopit, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Shawano.
Joan was born on December 28, 1966 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Marvin Francis Wayka, Sr. and Loretta LaMotte.
She lived in this area all of her life.
Joan liked going to the casino and was an avid Packer fan.
More than anything, she loved spending time with her friends and grandchildren.
Joan is survived by:
three children, Miranda Vele, of Shawano, Leila (Joel) Vele of Bowler, and Lydi (Bret) Dodge of Shawano; five grandchildren, Brendyn, Cornell, LeLand, Payton, and Rylann; one brother, Wayne Wayka of Green Bay; one sister Lenore Wayka of Neopit; and her best friend, Peggy Pamanet of Keshena.
She was preceded in death by: one son, Randall, her parents, and two brothers, Daryl and Marvin, Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Peggy Pamanet residence, N567 Brooks Lane in Keshena with Rev. Joel Jores officiating.
Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Neopit.
Visitation will be held at the residence, in Keshena from 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 until the time of the service.
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