Joan Irene Krause, 91, Town of Texas, was called home to heaven on May 2, 2024.

She was born in the Town of Texas, Wisconsin on June 14, 1932, to the late William and Irene (Powers) Josiger. She married Albert Krause in Wausau on April 23, 1949. Together they created a loving home in the Town of Texas, where they raised their 12 children, Cathie, Albert Jr., Ricky, Vickie, Mary, Marie (Tina), Cindy, Shawn, Brian, Kim, Lisa, and Shad.

Joan wore many hats in her life. She was the overseer of the Town of Texas Landfill, where she loved to meet and talk with the locals. Fish Fry Chef extraordinaire at her brother Mike's tavern, "Heinrichs," Housekeeper, crafter of Christmas wreaths, and Shang farm hand were among some of the hats she wore, but the ones she wore best were mother and grandmother. Joan loved each of her kids and grandkids and was always there to cheer you on, hug you, or tell you how much she loved you. Not only did she do that for her own kids, but she was also there for the neighborhood kids that she took on as her own.

Joan and Albert were the "Grandma and Grandpa" of Hodag. Spending every summer working at Hodag, enjoying the music, and meeting people. They spent their summer weekends with family at Sawyer Lake, fishing, and cooking for the army of people who made their way to spend the weekend up north. She was an amazing cook, canner, and baker. Her pickled eggs were a delicacy to many at the Hodag campgrounds. She loved to garden and play solitaire. Joan was loved and respected by anyone who had the privilege to meet her. She truly was an angel on earth.

Joan is survived by her children: Cathie (Steve), Albert Jr. (Diane), Mary, Tina, Cindy (Mike), Shawn, Brian (Lori), Kim (Todd), Lisa (Kevin), and Shad (Sarah); 34 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings: Roger, Sally, Judy (Ray), Butch (Marge), and Carol (Danny); daughter-in-law, Linda Krause; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Sr.; daughter Vickie; son Ricky; siblings, Billy (Phyllis), Kenny (Connie), Suzie (John), Mike (Crystal), Marjorie (Tootsie), infant brother Donald; brother-in-law, Tony; sister-in-law, Ruth; daughter-in-law Lorrie; and son-in-law, Archie.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at John J Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Ave, Schofield, Wisconsin. Visitation will take place from 10:00 am until the time of services at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank Mary, Shawn, Cathie, Cindy, Kim, Tina, and Lisa for the care they gave their mom, which allowed her to stay in the home she loved. They would also like to thank Heartland Hospice for their kindness, patience, and care, during Joan's final days.

Online condolences may be expressed at honorone.com