Joan E. Stutz, lifelong resident of Waukesha, surrounded by her family, died on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at the age of 82 years.

Joan was born on Sept. 20, 1930, the daughter of Gerald and Agnes Brehm. She married Wayne Stutz on July 7, 1951.  Joan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waukesha. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.

Joan will be sadly missed by her children, John (Sandy) of Dousman,  Craig, Cheryl, Jeff (Gail) and Brian all of Waukesha; her grandchildren, Kevin, Steven (Heather), J.C. (Crystal), Roxanne and Renae (Jason);  her great-grandchildren, Gavin, Melissa, Brady, Brandon, Breana,  Travis, Zachary, Riley, Dakota and Kaylee;  her sisters, Connie Kline, Silver (Jon) LeClaire and Mary Brehm. Joan is further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne; son, Steven; parents and sister, Geraldine. 

The visitation for Joan will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the noon funeral service on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha.  Burial will immediately follow the service at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Waukesha.   In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the family.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family.  For further information, please call 262-542-6609, or for directions, an online obituary or to leave a condolence, visit http://www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com.