Joan E. Luey age 84, went to her eternal home on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Columbus Health Care Center in Columbus, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 16, 1931 in Bayview to Percy and Irene (Iserman) Atkinson. Joan was married to Richard W. Luey on March 4, 1950 in Bayview. She was employed at the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue until retirement. Joan's greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She volunteered at the Rio Elementary School in Rio and enjoyed crafting, crocheting, knitting, jigsaw and word puzzles. She was a member of the Olivet Congregational U.C.C. in Columbus. Survivors include three sons, James (Rhonda) of St. Helens OR, Tom (Connie) of Yelm WA, Tim (Karen) of Columbus; two daughters, Mary (Jeff) Gronholz of Watertown, and Nancy (Randy) Duerst of Rio; a daughter-in-law, Mina (Mark) Kenevan of Columbus; sixteen grandchildren, Richard W. (Nicole) Luey III, Shannon (David) Bolgrien, Madonna (Jeff) Bishop, Gina Luey, Ben (Alison) Luey, Jenny (Jason) Nelson, Sarah Luey, Nathan Luey, Treyton Luey, Tony (Anni) Luey, Melissa Luey (Sven Maeson), Isaiah Gronholz (Mallory Reimer), Chad (Kathy) Duerst, Daryl Staveness, Megan Duerst (Isaiah Vanderhoef) and Jessica Duerst; 19 great grandchildren, Mercedes Luey, Gena Luey, Harmony Luey, Richard W. Luey IV, Abi Bolgrien, Johnny Bolgrien, Tesa Smith, Nikki Luey, Allie Luey, Josh Luey, Drew Sullivan, Immy Luey, Taran DeCent, Connor Nelson, Michelle Luey, Tori Luey, Brendan Luey, Bailey Duerst and Makenna Duerst; other relatives and friends; and her beloved cat Friskie. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard W. Luey; son, Richard W. Luey II; daughter-in-law, Patty Luey; two brothers, Jene Atkinson and Robert Atkinson; a sister, June Ganas. A memorial service was held at 11:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the OLIVET CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Columbus. Pastor Beth Voigt officiated. Inurnment was in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus.