Joanne P. Carlson

Joanne P. Carlson, 95, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Joanne was born March 15, 1927, in Winona, MN, the fifth child of Samuel C. and Hazel I. (Sampson) Pittelko. She grew up on a farm on Pleasant Ridge and attended a one-room rural school; graduated from Winona Senior High School and Winona State Teacher’s College (now the Winona State University).

Joanne started her teaching career in Eden Prairie, MN, when there was only one school in the community. Besides teaching in Minnesota, Joanne taught a number of years in Wisconsin.

Joanne married Curtis C. Carlson, February 26, 1949, at McKinley United Methodist Church in Winona, MN. Curtis preceded Joanne in death, February 7, 1994.

After her retirement, Joanne did volunteer work at Tri-County Memorial Hospital and its nursing home. She also did some volunteer work in the local public school.

Joanne is survived by a son, Lynn C. (Lori) Carlson of Stevens Point; a daughter, Shari J. (Michael) Nelson of Pittsville; six grandchildren: Jessica (Steve) Faber, Kevin (Alysa) Nelson, Curtis Carlson, Patrick Carlson, Andrew Cherney and Brandey Lorenzo; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two sisters: Lucille Ellenberger and Nancy (Ron) Paine; and a sister-in-law, Esther Pittelko.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joanne was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert and Dale; and three sisters: Bernice Lanik, Lila Pittelko and Marilyn Fort.

Funeral services were held Monday, November 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at Jack Funeral Home with burial at Lincoln Cemetery, both in Whitehall. Pastor Tom Elliott will officiate. Friends could call one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be designated to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice.