Joan Ann (Minorik) Arnold, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Oconomowoc. She was the devoted wife to Jerry and loving mother to Stan, Steven, Bradley, and Bruce.
Joan (many also called her “Joann”) was born on October 1, 1937, to Joseph and Pauline (Bagins) Minorik in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Gerald (Jerry) H. Arnold on May 5, 1956. Early in their marriage, they spent time camping with their sons and leading scout troops. Joan worked as a realtor for many years and enjoyed helping people find their ideal home. She and Jerry loved cruising and traveling around the country. They also took frequent trips to Ho-Chunk Casino in Madison and “The Joint” (their nickname for Potowatomi Casino) in Milwaukee. Joan also stayed in shape at Silver Sneakers. Her favorite game was Yahtzee and the dice often came out during family gatherings.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; her son Bradley, and siblings Geraldine, Joseph, and Pauline. Her loving husband passed away just five days after her. She is survived by her sons Stan (Nancy) Arnold, Steven (Shellie) Arnold, and Bruce (Sharon) Arnold; grandchildren Angie, Chris, Tami, Blake, Brad, Amanda, and Bacardi; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Gary (Barbara) Minorik and Marion McCarey; and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at St. Charles Catholic Church, 313 Circle Drive, Hartland, Wisconsin, on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by a Catholic Mass.
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