Joan Poppe Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 9, 2025, at the age of 76, Joan Poppe of Wadena, Minnesota 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 Poppe to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Heltemes and Doris Heltemes (Fronk); her husband Melvin Poppe; her siblings, Judy Wiebesick and Wayne Heltemes; and her parents-in-law, William and Alvina Poppe (Weaver).
She is survived by: her children, Ruth Jenkins (Lance) of Fargo, ND and Bill Poppe (Brandy) of Wadena; her siblings, Joyce Weiher (Dwayne) of Bemidji, Betty Kne of Murfreesboro, TN, Vern Heltemes (Gigi) of Blackduck, Carol Weiher of Boone, ND and Gail Moore (Tom) of Fargo, ND; and her great grandchildren, Erich Schuessler and Carrie Vaughan. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
