Joan M. McIntyre, age 63, of Waupaca, WI passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca.
Joan was born in Waupaca on May 31, 1955, the daughter of John “Jack” and Nancy (Axtell) Anderson. She graduated from UW-Madison with a BS degree in Occupational Therapy and was working in the Wautoma School District. On November 16, 1985, Joan married Stuart McIntyre in Madison.
She is survived by her husband, Stuart McIntyre, Waupaca; her mother, Nancy Anderson, Waupaca; a daughter, Heather (Jim) Heuer, Neenah; grandchildren, Tony and Madison and her siblings: Jean Anderson, Tustin; Julie Anderson, King; John (Bonnie) Anderson, Waupaca; Jill Gill, Waupaca; James “Max” (Ginger Johnson) Anderson, Waupaca; Joel “Carl” (Barb) Anderson, Waupaca and Jeni Anderson, Waupaca. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her father, John “Jack” Anderson; a brother, Jerold “Monkey” Anderson; a niece, Ashley and a brother-in-law, Dan Gill.
Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Joan’s Life on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Lake School House. Burial will be in the Cedar Lake Cemetery, Town of Lind with Pastor Jeff Fletcher officiating on Saturday at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Joan’s name. Holly Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.