Joyce P. Deichsel, 81, of Delavan, passed away Oct. 29, 2018, at Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City.
She was born in Richfield on Sept. 15, 1937, to Louis and Leona (Bealer) Wickersham. Joyce married Donald Deichsel on Aug. 9, 1958. She mentored for many years at Wileman Elementary School in Delavan and also worked at Lake Lawn Lodge, Borg and RCS. Joyce was also involved in youth soccer during the 1980s and Odyssey of the Mind and enjoyed bowling.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald; two children, Sheila Monette, of Terrace, British Columbia, and Tom (Libby) Deichsel, of Antioch, Ill.; three grandchildren, Asher, Felicity and Augustina; and a brother, John (Lorena) Wickersham, of Delavan.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister.
A visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, at Monroe Funeral Home, 604 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan.
