Joyce A.

Dehnert

Joyce M. Dehnert, 92, Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Rainbow Hospice Care Center in Johnson Creek.

She was born on May 29, 1924, the daughter of the late Otto and Frana (Koplin) Bartelt.

She was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School and later attended secretarial college.

Joyce married Harland "Jumbo" Dehnert on February 1, 1947. He died on August 15, 1994.

Joyce and Jumbo owned and operated a tavern and grocery store in Richwood from 1949-1955 and Joyce and Jumbo's bar in Lake Mills from 1961-1981 when she retired.

After retirement Joyce enjoyed Friday night fun times with the "Golden Girls" Ruby, Margaret, Millie, and Lilas.

She was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church, Lake Mills American Legion Auxiliary, and the Jefferson County Tavern League.

Joyce's hobbies included bowling, quilting, crocheting and doing ceramics.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Barbara Dehnert of Jefferson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, George in 1981, Roger in 2007; and one brother, Glenn "Wimpy" Bartelt.

Memorial services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Lake Mills Moravian Church.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of services.

Burial will be in Kroghville Cemetery.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Lake Mills Moravian Church or Rainbow Hospice.
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