Joan Ellen Sommerfeld Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 10, 2025, at the age of 86, Joan Ellen Sommerfeld of Burnsville, Minnesota, born in Detroit, Michigan passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Ellen Sommerfeld to pay them a last tribute.
Though Joan Ellen may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Joan Ellen touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emerson Ballmer and Mabel Ballmer; and her brother Emerson. She is survived by: her husband Gene; her sons, David and Paul (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Zachary and Sydney; and her brother Roger Ballmer.
A memorial service was held on Monday, January 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Covenant Church (12921 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420).