Joan Marie (Bieneman) Ehlen

Joan M. Ehlen age 83 died April 20, 2022. She was born in Burlington, WI on February 23, 1939.  The daughter of the late George and Helen (Koetterhagen) Bieneman.  Joan attended St. Mary’s High School in Burlington, WI where she graduated Valedictorian of her class.  On July 18, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Burlington, WI she was united in marriage to John Ehlen. 

During her life Joan worked for many years for H&R Block in Lake Geneva, WI which she then purchased and owned for many years.  She enjoyed working in the garden and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Survived by her husband of 62 years John.  Loving mother to Debra (Jeff) Adell, Leonard Ehlen, Kathleen (John) Koepp and Jacob Ehlen. Sister to George (Diane) Bieneman, Roger (Joy) Bieneman, MaryEllen Raduenz.  Further survived by 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Sister in Law to Glenn Lois and John Nash.  She was preceded in death by her sisters Evelyn Nash, and Jeannie Lois.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at 12:00PM at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 148 W. Main St.  Lake Geneva, WI.  Burial will follow in St. Kilian Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00AM until the time of the service.  Online condolences Haaselockwoodfhs.com.  The Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home of Genoa City, WI. is assisting the family.  Memorials in her name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave FL. 17 Chicago, IL 60601