Mary Carlson Obituary

(nee Knoebel) of Delafield was born to eternal life on April 29, 2023 at age 88.

Joyce was the loving wife of Gil for 60 years, devoted mother of Kristine (Kurt) Kuelthau, Erik (Ann Goh) Carlson, Keith (Linda) Carlson, Kraig (Stacey) Carlson and proud Grandma of Alyssa Kuelthau, Rachel Kuelthau, Gus Carlson, Jasper Carlson, Lukas Carlson, and Griffin Carlson. Joyce is also survived by her sister-in-law Joan (David) Knoebel, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Herbert, Paul, Charles, Tom, Daniel, and David, and sisters Elizabeth, Monica, Miriam, and Barbara.

Joyce was born on November 12, 1934, the youngest child of Herbert and Catherine (nee Walters) Knoebel. She grew up on a dairy farm and graduated as Salutatorian of Menomonee Falls High School. She worked as a teller at Farmers and Merchants Bank but spent most of her years as a homemaker and volunteer. Joyce met Gil while on vacation in Door County and they loved spending summers at their cabin in Baileys Harbor with family and friends. Joyce enjoyed boating, traveling, cheering on the Packers and Badgers and treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren. She gracefully battled cancer for 25 years and her strength, humility, and deep Catholic faith was an example for all.

A visitation will be held Friday, May 5 at St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church, W280 N2101 Prospect Ave in Pewaukee from 9:45-10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass Of Christian Burial. A private interment will be held at Baileys Harbor Cemetery on a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony's On the Lake, Stella Maris Parish in Door County, or the American Cancer Society.