Joan Moore

Joan Ellen Moore, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Arborwood Lodge Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. She was born on March 11, 1935, in Boscobel, WI to James and Belva (Gobin) Lenzendorf. Joan's early life was in Boscobel, and she lived in Prairie du Chien in a house that her dad built.

Later the family moved to Millville. Joan attended school in Mount Hope, WI and graduated from Milton High School and later graduated from Milton College with a Teaching Degree. Joan married Loren Moore in Prairie du Chien, WI on August 11, 1952. She taught High School English in Milton, WI for 30 years and retired in 1996. Joan attended the Milton Methodist Church and volunteered at the Gathering Place in Milton while she was living in Milton.

Upon moving to Rudolph, she attended Woodland Lutheran Church in the Town of Rome. She had the kindest smile. After retirement she traveled to Germany and Austria and took other trips. She loved animals and always had at least one cat. Joan donated to Fellow Mortals and the Humane Society and was even known to take in feral cats.

In her free time Joan was an avid reader. She loved holidays and family get togethers. She really enjoyed cheering for the Brewers and the Packers. She also liked going to the casinos, but she especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Joan is survived by: (4) Children: Kim (Don) Whitford, Sue Moore Turner, Deb (John) Moore-Gruenloh, and Lori Moore. (8) Grandchildren: Katina Theodozio (Guy), Heather Newcomb, (Tom) Jyll Rademacher, Rachel Rademacher, Erika Rademacher Aradillos, Aaron Gruenloh(Debbie) Daniel Gruenloh(Tara), and Stephanie Gruenloh(Andrew), (10) Great-Grandchildren: Jourdan, Halle, Carson, Greyson, Ray, Ella, Tim, Liz, Peyton, and Sunshine. Sister: Marjene Leffler. Joan has a special cat named Itchy. Special Friends include Debbie Gruenloh, Willanetta Kittel, Chris (Jane) Carnes, and several friends at Arbowood Lodge. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Loren, Son-in-law: Jerry Turner. (3) Sisters: Joyce Wilcox, Gemma Kay Wilcox, and Patsy Lenzendorf. Brother: Rodney Lenzendorf. Special friend: Rose Peabody.

Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Woodland Lutheran Church (280 14th Avenue Nekoosa, WI 54457). Pastor Margo Peterson officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 20, 2026 from 9:00 am until the hour of Service at the Church. Burial will be at a later date at Milton Cemetery.

Special Thank you to Arborwood Lodge Staff for taking such good care of mom and to the residents for being so kind. Heartland Hospice for always being there for mom and the family. And a very special thanks to Pastor Margo Peterson and members of Woodland Lutheran Church.

In Lieu of Flowers please donate to the Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) or Wisconsin Rapids Family Center per family wishes.