Joan P. Marti
August 1, 1932 -
November 26, 2020
Joan Patricia Marti, age 88, passed away at Angel’s Grace Hospice on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
She was born on August 1, 1932. Joan was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth Longmore. She was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
On November 27, 1959 she was united in marriage to John C. Marti at Somers United Church of Christ. Joan and John enjoyed serving at Somers UCC and traveling the country to visit loved ones in their fifth wheel travel trailer and spending winters in Tucson, AZ. Sadly, John passed away in 2017.
Joan was a lifelong educator and was employed as a teacher for over 30 years in the Kenosha Unified School District at Somers School, as well as Paris Consolidated and Janesville Public Schools. She was a member of the GFWC Women’s Club of Kenosha, P.E.O Chapter AK and Kenosha County Retired Educators. Joan received the award of 1981 Elementary Teacher of the Year in Kenosha.
She loved flower gardening, quilting, photography and traveling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Throughout her life Joan thrived on helping others in any way she could.
Joan is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Patti) Marti, Timothy (Allison) Marti and Jay (Susan) Marti; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Sarah, Hannah, Anna, Julia, Maria, and Natalie; her great grandchildren, Wilder and Finnian. Joan and her husband were parents to exchange student, Julio Gonzales, who lived with family from 1979-1980 and maintained a lifelong friendship.
Service Info
A private family funeral service honoring Joan’s life will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Somers Community United Church of Christ.
Interment will take place immediately following the service in Oakwood Cemetery, friends are welcome to attend.
The service can be viewed via live stream at facebook.com/PAFuneralHome/live/ on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. You do not need Facebook in order to watch.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org/goto/JoanMarti would be appreciated by the family.
Due to public health concerns, and in compliance with CDC guidelines, social distancing will be maintained and those in attendance are required to wear a face covering. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
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Leo BoseTo the Marti Family, I will always remember Mrs. Marti from Somers grade school. She was always one of those teachers that connected with the entire class and included everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with the Marti family during this difficult time frame. Regards, Leo Bose
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Danielle Feest-MartinMy condolences to the entire Marti family. Mr and Mrs. Marti were the best neighbors! They always let us use there yard as a short cut to the “back road”. My favorite teacher. She was so kind.
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MargaretIt is difficult to describe the qualities of Joan Marti as she surpassed us all when it came to goodness , sense of purpose and service and loving devotion to her family and friends. Joan was the creme de la creme in her professional and personal demeanor. Quite a lady I would say! Joan was a joyous gift to each and everyone of us. May you Rest In Peace knowing you will forever be in our hearts and memories!
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Julio GonzalezIt was a privilege to have lived at the Martis family they were extremely kind , a house full of joy and harmony , many teachings from Mom Joan will never be forgotten , she will always be in my heart . An example of kindness for all of us
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Julie HarperAs a dear neighbor and family friend for many decades, Joan will be very missed by so many here, but now she is reunited with her beloved John and her many friends in the "Heavenly Auxiliary" of the Kenosha County Retired Educators. May her family find comfort and peace in all her treasured memories.
