Joanne Penner, 95, of Lincoln died on June 28, 2024, at her home with family present. Born in Hastings, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Leone and Hubert Heuertz. Joanne and Bob built and lived on their acreage near Pawnee Lake. She enjoyed evenings on their deck, gardening, painting, crocheting, and visits from family and friends. She worked as church secretary for Zion Lutheran Church until her retirement. After retirement from the church, she volunteered her time at Bryan West Medical Center earning several recognitions and awards.
Joanne is survived by her husband Robert of 68 years, daughter Terri (Jim) Higgins of Greenville SC, sons Dan (Deb) Wheeler of Lincoln NE, Kirk Wheeler of Lincoln, NE and Rob (Linda) Penner of Ellenwood KS along with grandkids Jeremiah Wheeler, Melanie Wheeler, Nick Higgins, Kelli Penner, 13 great grandkids and brother Gordon (Shirley) Heuertz. Joanne is preceded in death by her parents, son Kim Wheeler, grandson Japheth Wheeler and brother Richard Heuertz.
Celebration of Life Services will be Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 2244 NW 126th with burial in the church cemetery following services. Memorials to the family in care of Trump Memorial and Funeral Services, 1600 West O Street, Lincoln, NE.
Mom, the life and joy you gave me cannot be expressed sufficiently in words. It’s all in the love you unquestionably displayed in the way you shared your life to me and my family.
You will be missed.
Love you.
I am thankful to my mother who was always there when you needed to talk. She was a strong example of taking care of her family. You will be missed yet I look forward to reuniting with you in heaven. ❤️
Grandma,
I am thankful to have you in my life. You always took interest and supported me in everything I did and still do. I am going to miss seeing you and talking with you. I love you! RIP!
I remember when my mother passed away you took my hand and told me that you could not replace my mother but you would be there for me if I needed it. We had so many good times with lots of laughs. I will miss you but I know you are in heaven and happy.
Joanne was one of my favorite Volunteers I had the pleasure of working with. Her and Betty were my early morning tag team escorting our patients to their appointments. I will continue to miss her. She was my spunky, sassy, loveable Volunteer and friend.
Dear Dan and Kirk and family
Sorry to see you have lost your mom.
There will be sadness
There will be sorrow
Someday there will be a tomorrow
Until then there will be
A Missouri River flood of tears
As your mind wanders back
To all of those resurfacing years