Joan M.

Puttkamer

Joan M. Puttkamer, 81, Lake Mills, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Marquardt Manor in Watertown.

She was born on April 8, 1935, in Lake Mills, the daughter of the late Elmer and Cora (Voight) Blumenberg.

She married William Puttkamer on December 10, 1959.

She was a graduate of Lake Mills High School.

Joan had been employed by Moe Light in Fort Atkinson and Schweiger Industries prior to owning and operating with her husband Country Acres mobile home park in Lake Mills and BJ's bar in Milford where she enjoyed many friends.

She was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Joan enjoyed gardening, bird watching, baking, and pets, especially her beloved Labrador "Penny".

Survivors include her husband, William; three children, Randy (Sheri) Puttkamer, Debra (Mark) Lambrecht, Rick (Marie) Puttkamer; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Eugene, Merlin, and her baby sister, Pearl.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Claussen Funeral Home with Pastor Vincent Kobosh officiating.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday evening and also after 10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home until the time of service.

Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

www.claussenfuneral home.com