Joanne Groebner

Joanne B. Groebner was born on March 5, 1947 in Sleepy Eye, MN the daughter of Florian and Leona (Rothmeier) Helget. After graduating from high school she married Richard Groebner on November 23, 1966 in Springfield, MN. She worked on the family farm while she was married. Joanne worked part-time at Schutz Family Foods and Randy's Family Drug. Joanne enjoyed bowling, going to Jackpot, spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends, playing cards, watching the MN Twins and puzzles. She is survived by her daughters, Shari (Bill) Pelzel of Sleepy Eye, Shelly (Gary) Kosak of Sleepy Eye, Kristi (Marv) Hose of New Ulm, Stacey (Jeff) Zarn of Sleepy Eye, grandchildren, Hannah Pelzel, Kodan, Kelsie and Kameron Kosak, Kenzie and Lindsay Hose, Kallie and Natalie Zarn, siblings, Kenny (Sally) Helget of Springfield, Lois Schley of Kent, WA, Betty Kieper of Springfield, Margie (Randi) Martinson of Fairmont, Kevin (Sue) Helget of Franklin. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Paul and brothers-in-law, Ralph Schley and Jerry Kieper. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, February 12, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Second Visitation 7:30 am - 10:00 am Friday, February 13, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, February 13, 2015 St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085