Joan S. Grun
September 19, 1929 - September 05, 2022
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE - Joan Shirley Grun, age 92, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at Drumlin Reserve. She was born on Sept. 19, 1929, in Chicago, the daughter of Jack and Selma (Judy) Detlefs.
Joan grew up and graduated from Marinette High School in 1948. She was united in marriage to Warden Grun in December of 1950 and they raised their family in Manitowoc.
Joan worked in accounting her entire career. She was employed as an accounting administrator for Manitowoc Credit Union for 20 years. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc.
Joan had a deep Christian faith and was very active in her church. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who doted on her grandchildren and was a wonderful caregiver who enjoyed doing things for others. She loved holidays with family and created the perfect atmosphere to make the event beautiful. Joan enjoyed participating in social activities and had many friends who were a great support to her and she to them. She was caring and loving and never got angry. She was truly the “salt of the earth.” Everyone loved her.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Dan) Levine; and two grandsons, Mason Grun and Loren Levine. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Warden; daughter, Mary Ann Grun; son, Jack Grun; and daughter-in-law, Maureen Grun.
No services will be held. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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