Joan M. Halbeisen, 89, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home on June 26, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1931 in Fremont the daughter of Arnold and Irene (Kehn) Halbeisen. Joan was a 1949 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Joan worked at Joseph’s Department Store, Peter Eckrich Co. and then retired from Wal-Mart after over twenty-five years of service. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Friendly Singles. She enjoyed working, playing cards and reading.
Joan is survived by her sister, Jean (Bernard) Leite, Waterville, OH; sister-in-law, Barbara Halbeisen, Fremont and brother-in-law, Don Haaser of Indiana and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Howard A. and Richard A. Halbeisen; sister, Mary Haaser and an infant sister.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH. Social distancing will be observed with wait times taking place outdoors. The family is requesting that all visitors wear masks. If you would like to have your name signed in the register book please call the funeral home at 419-332-6409.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, July 3, 2020; 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH. Mass will be live streamed at https://www.sacredheart-fremont.org/.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Heartland Hospice.
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Raquel R Pena
To Joannies Family, how Blessed we were that we shared her life while working with her at Walmart. When I left what I missed most was the people I worked with and many times when I came in I was just so happy to see Joannie. Prayers to you all as you mourn this beautiful person. She was wonderful
Wili Carter
My congratulations to the family.
Sharon Fuller
I can remember her in some lines checking all them clothes at Walmart and she would buy Oils from my ex husband. I will miss you Joanie ♥️♥️
Betty Silva
I will so miss her smile and that laugh! I loved her and I am so glad we met at Walmart and carried a friendship getting together and talking and playing cards. She is home with our Lord and I’m sure she is loving it. Rest In Peace Joanie!
Pam Conley
Joanie was a wonderful lady and a hard worker. Her faith was very apparent in all she did. God bless her family. Prayers of healing and peace for all of you.
Katie Koch Farley
Joansie….that’s what I used to call her. Her and I used to always talk about the robins. ” Did you see any robins yet” she would ask me. Or she couldn’t wait to tell me how many she had already seen. I gave her a cup one year for her birthday with birds on it and she would always tell me….I used my cup today or I thought of you today when I seen the robins. Bless her heart. What a sweet little lady. She will truly be missed.
Robert Hershey
Joanie was a very sweet lady, wonderful associate. After retirement, she would come in weekly. I always looked forward to her hugs. She will be missed.
Beth Russell
Joanie was a very dear neighbor when she lived in Riley township, she would always let me use her clothesline to hang out our laundry. My children when younger would always take her dandelion . We would see her at Walmart and she would ask about them. She will be missed.
Steve Monticue
I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Joan very well but I did deliver her prescriptions to her from Kroger’s. She was always so very sweet and polite. Much love and prayers to her family and friends.
Kimberly Roope
So sorry for your loss.
Jim and Sara Wagner
Our sincere Condolences to the family. Joannie lived next door to our business and we always looked out for her. We sold our business in Sept and didn’t know of her passing. She was the sweetest lady and we enjoyed having her as a neighbor. Prayers for strength and healing ~