Beloved wife, mom and grandmother Joan Caroline Venneman (Wester) lost her battle with cancer on November 11, 2025. Joan is survived by her husband Leonard Venneman of more than 44 years, her daughter and son in law Perrie Lombardo Onan and William Onan, son Peter Lombardo and daughter in law Becky Lombardo, son Patrick Lombardo and daughter in law Judy Lombardo, step son Lenny Venneman and daughter in law Carol Venneman, step son Jeffery Venneman and daughter in law Jennifer Forner Mietelka, step daughter Gretchen Barnett and son in law John Barnett. As well as her brother Doug Wester and son in law Kevin Elmore. Joan has 15 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her daughter Page Lombardo Elmore, and her first husband John Lombardo, sister Marilyn McClure, and her parents Harold and Ruth Wester as well as stepson Lonnie Tower.
Joan was born and raised in Lowell graduating from Lowell High School in 1961. She spent many years in Adrian, MI when her husband Leonard accepted employment with Citizens Gas Fuel where she supported and raised a blended family involved in multiple sporting events and becoming a part of the Sand Creek Community.
Joan was an avid bowler most of her life and a big Elvis Presley fan. She enjoyed collecting anything Elvis as well as Coca Cola memorabilia. Joan was a longtime member of Women of the Moose. For several years Joan and Leonard wintered in New Port Richey until selling their place in recent years.
Family will meet friends and family for visitation on Monday evening November 17 from 6 to 8 pm and on November 18, visitation at 10:00 am and the funeral at 11:00 am at Roth-Gerst Funeral home in Lowell. Interment Bowne Center Cemetery.
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I only meet Joan a few times when she visited Pete and Becky in South Carolina. We really enjoyed talking and spending time together on certain occasions. She really loved her children and grands. May she now have peace being in God’s arms with her love ones there. Prayers for the family and Pete and Becky. Love Arlene
I’ve known Joan for a lot of years. Her and Leonard were good friends. Love them both. So sorry Leonard and family for your loss of such a sweet lady. May the lord bless and keep yu all. Love you.
Sending love and prayers to the family. I know she was dearly loved by all ❤️🙏
Pete and Becky,
Sending love and prayers to you both as well as your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love Tony & Gretchen
I am so sad about losing a very wonderful friend.
Over the last 65+ years we have traveled to NY for the world fair, both got married, had children who played together, bowled on the same team with her Mom and Aunts for years. We went thur alot together. She was one person that has been part of my heart and will always be. Miss you Joan already and will see you on the other side when the time comes.