Joanne Claire Streich

JoAnne Claire (Scanlon) Streich was born September 24, 1929 in Buffalo, MN to Joseph and Edna (Galvin) Scanlon. She graduated from Maple Lake High School in 1947 and was valedictorian of her class. After high school, she moved to Glencoe, MN where she met Virgil Streich on New Year's Eve, 1947. They married on October 26, 1948 at St. Timothy's Church in Maple Lake. Jo and Virg moved to Springfield in June, 1955 when they purchased and operated the Corner Bar until 1976. JoAnne was a devoted and active member of St. Raphael's parish, serving at various times as a seamstress, typist, religious education teacher, lector, reading tutor, eucharistic minister, and in many other ways. For many years she was in business as a tax preparer and estate administrator. She was an avid bridge player and played as often as she could until just recently. She also enjoyed quilting, gardening, reading, and being with her friends and family. She died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at her home. She will be remembered by her family for her strength, her dry wit, and her unconditional love and support. She is survived by her children- Terry and wife Gretel Meier, Casey and wife Elizabeth, Peggy Stanley and husband Rik, Sheila Potter and husband Jeff, Michael, Eileen and husband Rab Preer, and Amy and husband Ron Gramstad; grandchildren- Jessica, Luke and Eric Streich; Eryn (Hall) and Matt Dever; Sam and Andy Potter; Sally Hanson; Casey and Erik Hart; Nic, Lindsey (Donner) and Derek Gramstad; Stephanie (Allen), Sarah (Malina), Sally (Guzman) and Jonas Stanley; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters- Eileen Norris, and Rita and husband Orv Paumen; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and beloved husband Virgil. Visitation 1 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday, September 22, 2016 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Thursday, September 22, 2016 St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Springfield, MN 112 West Van Dusen Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information St. Raphael's Catholic Cemetery Address not given Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Luncheon Luncheon to follow interment at St. Raphael's auditorium.