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Joan A. Yakel

May 15, 1942 - August 1, 2025
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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Wednesday 8/20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Wednesday 8/20, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Washington County Memorial Park
3358 Paradise Drive
West Bend, Wisconsin 53095
(262) 334-2654 |

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Yakel, Joan A. (nee Braun)

Born into eternal life on Friday August 1, 2025, at age of 83 years old. Beloved wife of Kenneth for 47 years until his passing in December 2021. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Grover and Carol (nee Staats) Braun and her adored sister Judith Meister. Survived by her loving sons Kenneth (Amber) Yakel and Thomas Yakel. Proud grandmother to Amy and Alex. Dear sister of Grover (Ann) Braun, James (Joanne) Braun, and Roxanne (Jack) Rindt.

Joan was a proud graduate of Germantown High School and served her class reunion community for many years. She graciously served her community by donating over 250 pints of blood during her lifetime. She was a long-term employee of Allis-Chalmers power division until their closure in the 1990’s. During her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, clothes shopping, and traveling around Wisconsin with Ken. After her husband’s passing, she enjoyed spending time talking on the phone and traveling to casinos with her sister-in-law Joanne.

Special thanks to the staff at Franklin Place Memory Care, St. Luke’s and West Allis Memorial Hospital.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151 on Wednesday August 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Service 12:00 PM. Private burial at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
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Wednesday 8/20, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Wednesday 8/20, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Washington County Memorial Park
3358 Paradise Drive
West Bend, Wisconsin 53095
(262) 334-2654 | Map

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Yakel, Joan A. (nee Braun) Born into eternal life on Friday August 1, 2025, at age of 83 years old. Beloved wife of Kenneth for 47 years until his passing in December 2021. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Grover and Carol (nee Staats) Braun and her adored sister Judith Meister. Survived byContinue Reading

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Mark and Carol England left a message on August 14, 2025:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Mom and Dad England
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Anonymous left a message on August 13, 2025:
Dear Sister, we love you and miss you. PrayersGrover & Ann Braun, James & Joanne Braun, Roxanne & Jack Rindt
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