Obit: Joan Voss

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Joan E. Voss, 72, of Wilton died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at her home. Graveside services were held Sept. 29 at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Wilton, or the Wilton Public Library. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Joan was born in Chicago on May 5, 1948 to Roy and Mildred (Hinler) Staschke. She graduated from Wilton High School in 1966.

Joan married Jim Voss on Sept. 2, 1967 in Wilton.

Joan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wilton, where she served as a Deacon, Wilton American Legion Auxiliary, Purity Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, where she was past Worthy Matron and a Rainbow Girls past Worthy Adviser. She was also a member of the Wilton Public Library board for 18 years, serving two terms as president, Muscatine Melon Patch Quilters, serving two terms as president, Sweet Arts Cake Club, and the Wilton Women’s Club.

She enjoyed reading, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, decorating cakes and traveling (especially to Disney World). Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

Joan is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Jim and their children, Bill (Jacie) Voss of Wilton, Pam (Howard) Gray of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, and Suzy (Val) Rangel of Wilton; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Merry (Staschke) Axel; and her brother John Staschke.

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