Joan "Joanne" M. Schimming
January 01, 1930 - February 21, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Joan M. "Joanne" Schimming, age 90, of Madison, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living-West. She was born on July 30, 1929, in Madison, the daughter of Bert and Catherine (Springman) Neu.
Joan and Eldon "Eldie" Schimming met in their youth, growing up downtown Madison. They were high school sweethearts, both graduating from Madison West High School. They were married on February 3, 1951 in Madison.
She was a former member of Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Churches.
Joan worked for Dr. Jacobs Dental Office from 1949-1951 and for Fish and Schulkamp Insurance from 1951-1954. Joan and Eldie loved camping and socializing with their dear friends from high school. They referred to themselves as "The Jolly Queen Campers". She enjoyed hosting family and friends, flower and vegetable gardening, baking and cooking, and Sunday rides. Joan and Eldie took many road trips together to visit family and friends. She loved traveling and spending time at the cabin. Joan always cherished the times she had with her brothers and their wives, their Monona and Eldie's work friends. Most of all, she loved the time spent with her children, grandchildren and dog, Ellie.
Joan is survived by son, John (Mary Kay) Schimming; three daughters, Susan (Duane) Walters, Nancy (Tim) McCauley, Sally (John) Hartung; 11 grandchildren Joshua (Erica), Michael (Merritt), Jessica (Matt), Jeff, Katie, Shane, Erin, Shannon, Eric, Nicole and Kristin; six great grandchildren, Ethan, Noah, Eva, Jaxon, Nora, and Winnie; special friend, Beth Weber; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Neu, Lynn Neu; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; father, Engelbert William Neu; mother, Catherine Mary Neu; six brothers, Donald, Richard, Robert, Brother Reginald Bill, John and Gerald Neu.
Funeral Service will be held at GUNDERSON FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 25, 2020, with Rev. Heather Hayward presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice, St. Vincent DePaul or Middleton Outreach Ministry. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Tue Feb 25, 2020 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Tue Feb 25, 2020 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Jean Walrath
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Janet and I were so sorry to hear of Aunt Joan’s passing. We are in Nice, France and our brother,Rick, notified us of your mother’s death. We will not be able to attend your mother’s funeral, because we will be here until March 2nd. We went to mass today in Nice and said prayers for her and your family.
We have many wonderful memories of her and Uncle Eldie. Janet remembers their wedding and the elegant pink and green tea sandwiches that were served. Something we had never seen before. We were only 8 and 11 years old. They always looked so much in love
We always looked forward to seeing her, as she wore the latest fashions. Janet says her famous spaghetti recipe originally came from your mother. Another memory is going to their apartment on the east side near B. B. Clarke Park and spending time swimming.
We were so blessed to have them as an aunt and uncle.
Janet Haakenson and Jean Walrath
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Dan Olson
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Joanne was the very best of neighbors. She was welcoming and nice to our children all the time. She was the description of a good person in every way. She will missed by all. Our best to Sue, Nancy, Sally and John.
Dan and Jill Olson
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I am so sorry for your loss!! She was a great lady!! Thinking of all of you and sending you hugs. Love Kelly Kalscheur
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Karen Swenson
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I did not have the pleasure of knowing your mom, but I do know that she raised a wonderful family. We are sending our heartfelt prayers to you all, at this difficult time. Karen Reese Swenson and Tom Reuter
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Karen and Don Slken
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We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Joan’s passing. She was a special person who will be missed by all who knew her. She was always so elegant and really enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Karen and Don Allen.