On Friday, November 23, 2018, Joyce Lee got her wings. She was much loved by Norm Lee, her husband and soul mate for 72 years and her 37 children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her surviving children include, Greg Lee, Colin Lee, Mark Lee, and Joneen Lee. Children Barbara Lee Domke, Brian Lee, and Perry Lee preceded her in death and hugged her warmly when she arrived home. Daughters-in-law Donna Lee, Mary Lee, Donna Domke, Chris Lee Brown, Amie Lee, and son-in-law Mike Domke will also miss her. She has 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Joyce was a joyful and selfless lady who continually placed others needs before her own. She helped family, friends, and her community in so many ways....some visibly, most quietly. Her life centered on family, faith, and her beloved United Methodist Church in Borth, WI. She was a pillar of her church for over 70 years and contributed mightily in creating a warm, welcoming, and inspirational place for people in the community to connect and worship. She served as the church organist for over 30 years and mentored others to do the same. She loved music and taught piano lessons to children throughout her community for tens of years. We would like to think her joyful personality lives on as a result. She served as the United Methodist Regional Representative for her church; a Red Cross volunteer; a Fox Valley Tech tutor who taught English to newly arrived immigrants; a 4-H leader; a director of scores of school plays and church pageants; a youth choir director; a Sunday School teacher; a Bible study leader who mentored many friends and family members who sought her wisdom; a SHARE (food bank) leader who started 11 community chapters; was an accomplished seamstress who made wonderful pieces of clothing and Halloween costumes for her children and others; was a wonderful and creative cook; was a gifted gardener who loved flowers, butterflies and birds; was her high school Valedictorian and a lifelong learner. For her children and grandchildren, she has set the example on morals, ethics, values, the power of faith, and the importance of giving. We loved her dearly and will miss her greatly.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. Visitation will continue on Thursday, November 29 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Borth United Methodist Church W304 Cty Rd D Berlin. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Becky Kindschi officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, town of Poygan.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.