Joan L. Campbell, 70, of Elkhorn, passed away Oct. 24, 2015, at Mercy Hospital of Janesville.
She was born Nov. 12, 1944, to the late Rev. Wallace and Frances Christen. She married Herbert Lawerence Campbell in April 1982 at Como Community Church.
Joan spent much of her time growing up at the Como Community Church and also Millard Church as her father was the minister of both. Joan graduated Elkhorn Area High School with the Class of 1962. She was a strong advocate for animal rescue and she belonged to the Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals. Joan loved cooking and fishing, and she also spent her time tutoring young children to become better readers.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her three stepchildren, Kriis (Val) Campbell Zeps, Keith (Shelly) Campbell and Kelly Griffeth; and five grand children, Monika Anna Zeps, Jacob and Carly Campbell, and Conner and Brian Griffeth.
A memorial service will take place at Millard Community Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials in Joan’s name be sent to the Lakeland Animal Shelter, 216 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn, WI 53121.
Online guestbook can be found at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.
Haase-Lockwood and Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory of Elkhorn is assisting the family.
