Joanne Quackenbush

Joanne Quackenbush, age 68, of Spring Valley, died Friday, October 6, 2023 at her home in Gilman Township surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Community Bible Church, Spring Valley.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at church prior to the service.

A luncheon will follow the service at the church.

She attended school at Central Elementary and South St Paul High School. She received her GED in 1975.  Joanne married the love of her life, Albert G. Quackenbush Sr., on August 18th, 1973, at Luther memorial Church in South St Paul.

Joanne loved to do "junking stuff" with Al. They loved to go bowling, and spending time with family and friends. They also liked to sell house plants and PartyLite. Joanne worked for the state of Minnesota for 20 years. Al & Joanne were blessed with two wonderful boys, Albert G. Quackenbush Jr. and Gary E. Quackenbush.  They believe the boys were miracles from God. They are the light of her world and what kept her going for so many years.

After Al Quackenbush Sr. passed away in 2013, Joanne married Lester Littlefield on May 27, 2017, growing her family and loved ones substantially.

Joanne is preceded in death by her parents Jerome and Hereta Pitschneider, her sister Jolene (Bob) Livingston, her brothers Gary Dralle and Jerome Pitschneider, first husband Al Quackenbush Sr, second husband Lester Littlefield, grandson Al Quackenbush III, as well as many other loved ones.

Joanne is survived by her stepbrother Mitts (Karen) Pitschneider. Two sons Al his wife Cayla Quackenbush and Gary his wife Jessica Quackenbush. Her grand kids: Winnie-Roo, Taffy, Celia, and Joyaliana (one grand kid by heart Emma).  Joanne is also survived by many other close family and friends. 

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