Joe Ann C. Henderson

Joe Ann C. Henderson, age 93 of Oconomowoc, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born on June 10, 1929 to Vilas L. and Gladys (Peterson) Rasmussen in Racine.

Joe Ann is survived by her children, Greg J. Henderson and Cynthia Lee (Brad) Christiansen; her grandchildren, Kevin (Debbie), Karissa, Kyle (Hannah), Korey and Kalette (Brad) Fraser; her great-grandchildren, Zandar, Keziah, Simeon, Eden, Guinevere, Juliet, Gordon; her sister, Kaaren (Jerry) Wolf; her cousin, Joyce Krueger; her beloved dog, Daisy; and many other loved ones. She is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Henderson; her parents; and her brothers, Richard V., Peter and Ronald Rasmussen.

Joe Ann attended Oconomowoc High School and went on to graduate from St. Olaf College with a degree in education. She was a teacher at Whitefish Bay, and Kettle Moraine School District. Joe Ann was united in marriage to James on March 3, 1960. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Throughout her life, she was always surrounded by her husband and loving family; at her passing she resided with her son, Greg. Joe Ann valued family, loved boat rides on the lake with her family, sewing, and playing her piano. While visiting a dog rescue center, Daisy rested her head on Joe Ann’s knee, and has not left her side since. Joe Ann enjoyed Friday rides to Culver’s with Daisy, for french-fries, with their chauffer, Greg (“Driving Miss Daisy”).

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Lake Country Bible Church, N45 W32481 Watertown Plank Road in Nashotah, with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joe Ann’s name to a Scholarship Fund at St. Olaf College for teaching students.