Joyce Arlene LaNou
Joyce Arlene LaNou was born to Reuben and Ethel (Frederick) Metzenbauer, in the Town of Anson, Jan. 6, 1930, and she died at home surrounded by family March 29, 2021, at the age of 91.
Joyce attended school in Cadott, then married the love of her life, Norman LaNou, Oct. 5, 1946, at the Methodist Church in Chippewa Falls. They had been married 73 years, before his passing in December 2019. Together, they raised five children.
Besides being a homemaker, she was the bookkeeper for Norman’s home building business, artfully decorated his homes for sale, and helped him with the vision and success of his company.
Joyce was a woman of great faith and served on many committees at Hope Lutheran Church, including helping with funerals and planning birthday parties for nursing home residents. She and Norman also volunteered by delivering Meals on Wheels for over 20 years, up until the age of 90!
She loved tending to her beautiful flowers and decorating her home. Her greatest joys were watching Hallmark movies, knitting, crocheting and traveling with Norman across the U.S., Asia and Europe. She enjoyed being with her family, as she was an amazing cook and baker.
Holiday dinners were a celebration! She made everyone feel welcome in her home and there was always room at the table for one more.
Up until her illness in November of 2020, she had boundless energy and was an avid walker throughout her northside neighborhood, and lived independently in her own home. She exemplified strength and courage throughout her life, showing us all what hard work could accomplish.
She is survived by her five children – Bob (Mary), Mike (Laurie), Cindy (Gary), Connie (Pong) and Vickie; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; inlaws; three brothers and two sisters.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers at St Joseph’s Hospice, for their care and compassion during Joyce’s diffi cult final days, and Pastor Mary Erickson, for her love and support.
Memorials for Joyce can be directed to Hope Lutheran Church, St Joseph’s Hospice or the donor’s choice.
Service took place Monday, April 5, at 1 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Visitation was held two hours prior to the service, at the church. Burial was in the Prairie View Cemetery, in the Village of Lake Hallie.
Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at lenmarkfh.com.
