Wednesday, May 29, 2024 6:30 am
Joyce Elaine Spilde (Goeke), 77, of Decorah, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024 under the amazing care at Wellington. A celebration of life will be held at Decorah Lutheran Church at noon on June 15, 2024.
Joyce was born on Jan. 5, 1947, in Waukon, Iowa to parents Robert and Evelyn (Meyer) Goeke. She married Lester Truman Spilde in June of 1965, and they had two boys, Michael Lester Spilde and Richard Lee Spilde. Joyce worked at Oneota Care Facility, later named Wellington Place, for 25+ years – first in laundry and then in housekeeping.
Joyce was an animal lover who always opened her home to animals in need. She particularly loved cats. Joyce also loved quilting and spent many hours making beautiful quilts. She had a beautiful soul and will be missed by many.
Joyce is survived by her two sons Richard (Jessica) and Michael Spilde as well as brothers: Richard Goeke (Opal), Harold Goeke, Dale Goeke (Judy), Daryl Duwe (Yolanda), Lee Goeke (Sharon), Roger Goeke (Paula), Bruce Goeke (Brenda), Don Willis and Everett Willis; sisters Mary Duwe, Dorothy Boise (Ronald) and Sandra Goeke; and five grandchildren.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Evelyn Goeke; Infant sister, Carol Goeke; sister, Alice Osterhus; brothers, George Willis, IV, Dean Willis and James Goeke.
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