Joan Marie Vele, 49, of Neopit, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016, in Shawano.
Joan was born on Dec. 28, 1966, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Marvin Francis Wayka Sr. and Loretta LaMotte. She lived in this area all of her life.
Joan liked going to the casino and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. More than anything, she loved spending time with her friends and grandchildren.
Joan is survived by three children, Miranda Vele, of Shawano, Leila (Joel) Vele, of Bowler, and Lydi (Bret) Dodge, of Shawano; five grandchildren, Brendyn, Cornell, LeLand, Payton and Rylann; one brother, Wayne Wayka, of Green Bay; one sister, Lenore Wayka, of Neopit; and her best friend, Peggy Pamanet, of Keshena.
She was preceded in death by one son, Randall, her parents, and two brothers, Daryl and Marvin Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Neopit. Visitation will be held at the Peggy Pamanet residence, N567 Brooks Lane, Keshena, until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and again at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service.