Joyce Traska was a caring wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on August 18, 2021 at the age of 71.   She was born to Arnold and Christine Streeter on October 27, 1949. Joyce met and fell in love with Tom in 1969 and after 3 days they were engaged. Her soon to be groom returned after 6 weeks of Navy training when they married and began their military life of adventures taking them to Iceland, Florida, Japan and California. They have 3 children together, Shannon, Heather and Tina.  Joyce was a loving homemaker and also spent 22 years working at Northcentral Healthcare Center where she retired from medical records in 2014. Joyce loved spending time in her garden and growing peonies, Irish bells and all kinds of vegetables.  Her latest pride and joy was her tomato plant that grew to 3' x 3' feet big. She also enjoyed walking her dog and meeting new people on those walks. Many considered her family because she was always there to listen, offer advice and put a smile on their face. She loved volunteering as a teacher's aide, helping at church and spending time at the senior Talent Shop. She enjoyed time with her family, friends and grandchildren, but most of all enjoyed every moment with the love of her life Tom of 51 years.    She is survived by her husband Tom Traska, son Shannon (Carey) Traska, daughters Heather (Matt) Sann, and Tina (Eric) Kollmansberger and 9 grandchildren, sister Jill (John) Schlueter and brother Thad Streeter.  She is preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Christine (Manitzki) Streeter, sister Joann Streeter, brothers Bill and Jack Streeter.    A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00am on Thursday, August 26th at Trinity Lutheran Church at 501 Stewart Avenue in Wausau. Visitation will be from 9:00am-11:00am John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com