Joan Reinholtz

Madison – Joan Marie Hooper Reinholtz, age 88, passed away on July 19, 2021, peacefully with her good friend Carol Peterson by her side at Agrace.  Joan was born on March 16, 1933 to loving parents John “Jack” and Agnes (Mell) Hooper in Palmyra WI, growing up there on the family farm.  She married Stanley Reinholtz October 15, 1955.  Joan is the proud mother of three beautiful children. She was involved in Homemakers, loved baking, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren.  Joan loved her home and neighbors at the Oakwood campus.  She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Woman’s Auxilery, supporting Bethany Lutheran College.  She was involved in many volunteer activities, including the House of Thrift, her church and delivering Meals on Wheels until the age of 87.  Joan is survived by her daughter Judy (Matthew) Bremer, her son Brian (Linda) Reinholtz, her daughter Amy (John) Cashin and six grandchildren, Thor Bremer (Stephanie Young), Hans (Katie) Bremer, Kristina Reinholtz, Jeffrey Reinholtz (Chandler Johnson, fiancé), Riley Cashin (Molly Maher) and Andrew Cashin.  Her family is what Joan was most proud of.  Everyone who knew Joan called her “gracious”, going out of her way to make others feel special.   She is survived by siblings John (Peggy) Hooper, Jerry (Carol) Hooper and in-laws Roland (Lois) Reinholtz, Ann (Regis) Miller, Gary (Brenda) Reinholtz and many other nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Stan, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Donald “Hugh” & Virginia Spaith, Jerry & Berdine Hill.  The family will be holding private services.  We are blessed to have had her in our lives.  She will be missed but are comforted to know she is in the arms of her Savior.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice, in keeping with Joan’s gracious personality.

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