Joyce E. Gasser
February 17, 1928 - March 25, 2021
Obituary
SAUK CITY - Joyce E. Gasser, age 93, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born on February 17, 1928, in the Town of Troy, Wis., the daughter of Howard and Viola (Sprecher) Sorg. After graduating from Sauk City High School in 1946, Joyce attended Madison Business College. She married Wilferd "Beezer" Gasser on August 10, 1948. They enjoyed 70 years together before he preceded her in death in 2019.
Joyce worked as a secretary before raising their family and supporting Beezer on their dairy farms in rural Sauk County. Joyce was a member of Black Hawk Bethlehem United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Church Women. She enjoyed participating in Little Prairie Homemakers and serving as a 4-H leader. Joyce had a variety of talents and interests, including accounting, gardening, birdwatching, baking, sewing, and crosswords; but she treasured most spending time with her family.
Joyce is survived by her children, Diane (John) Giese, Linda (Jeff) Strzelecki, Bill (Teri) Gasser, Sharon (Jeff) Suchla, Karen (Scott Didrickson) Nelson, and Dale (Judy Fossen) Gasser; nineteen grandchildren, Pam (Tyrone) Puttkamer, Jessica (Gabe) Riviere, Mark (Tori) Giese, Sara (Jason) Revolinski, Josh (Rachel) Strzelecki, Rachel (Niall) O'Neill, Jenni (Jared Broderick) Gasser, Anna (Loren Standiford) Gasser, Jon Gasser, Chase (Amanda) Suchla, Cara (David) Wipperfurth, Sierra Suchla, Jesse Suchla, Scott (Kelli) Nelson, Ben Nelson, Max Nelson, Sam (Mercedes) Gasser, Adam Gasser, Jacob Gasser; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; her brother, Cal Sorg and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, John Sorg and Fred Sorg and her sister, June Sater. The burial will be private. A public celebration of life will be held later.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Pines Assisted Living, St. Mary’s Hospital and Agrace Hospice Care, Fitchburg for their wonderful care of our beloved mother.
Memorials may be given to Black Hawk Bethlehem United Methodist Church or to the family for a memorial to be determined.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Steve Gandolph
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My Condolences to Dale and family. I am sure your mother Joyce will be greatly missed . Sincerely Steve Gandolph
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deb zurbuchen
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So sorry to hear of Joyce`s passing. A lot of great memories of time spent at Joyce and Beezer`s house growing up. Keep you all in my prayer Deb Zurbuchen
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Donna Grauvogl
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We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Joyces family . She and Beezer were always good neighbors and friends of my parents. Jim & Donna (Jaedike) Grauvogl
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Cindy Desjardins
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What a lovely mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Bill, her son, was our pastor in Madison for many years. It was clear that the Gasser family shared a close bond. The grandchildren so loved their grandmother and I was blessed to get to see this love in action. Joyce’s Godly example was a blessing to me, as I saw it lived out in her extended family. Praying peace to the Gasser family and many joyous times recalling your shared lovely memories of this sweet lady. Cindy Desjardins, Madison