Joan M. Lodl, 98, Town of Mishicot, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. She was born in Marshfield, WI on September 4, 1928, to the late Wilbert and Martha (Schmit) Kempen.
Joan is survived by her husband, Lester; her children, David (Margaret) Lodl, Douglas (Chris) Lodl, Diane (Gregg) Elliott; grandchildren, Stacy (Nate) Froese, Nicole (fiancé Tim) Elliott, Sean Elliott; great grandchildren, Lily Froese, Madilyn Froese, and Kolton Froese; further survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Martha Kempen; brothers Vernon Kempen, Sylvester “Buddy” Kempen, Eugene (Janet) Kempen; sisters Lucile (Clarence) Haese, Lovila (Franklin) Haese, Margaret (Herbert) Schetter; brothers-in-law Daniel (Joyce) Lodl, John (Betty) Lodl; sisters-in-law, Florence (Bob) Scheuer, Grace (Ben) Domenoski, Arlene (Howard) Nehring; and lifelong friends, Jack and Shirley Haese.
A visitation will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Leo Kondru and Fr. Christian Raj co-celebrating. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park at a later date.
Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at LambertEckert.com. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Kempen-Staudinger-Terens VFW Post #7753.
