Joan Staugler

Joan Staugler, age 101, of Coldwater passed away on April 2, 2025 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on December 25, 1923, in Coldwater, to the late Charles & Catherine (Herman) Staugler.

She is survived by sister-in-law, Rita Staugler of Coldwater and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Helen Staugler, Mary Lillian Staugler, Herbert Staugler, Ernestine Staugler, Irene & Ralph Meinerding, Bernard & Kathleen Muhlenkamp, Paul & Irene Staugler, William & Carolyn Staugler, Charles Staugler, Robert Staugler, Ralph & Joan Staugler, Germaine & Anthony Steinbrunner, Ernie Staugler, and Clarence & Margaret Staugler.

She was a 1941 graduate of Coldwater High School. Joan retired from New Idea after 38 years. She was a member of the Coldwater American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed her friends very much, playing bingo and bowling. Joan enjoyed collecting dolls and various other items. Joan also played the organ at Holy Trinity Church. She played the piano for Friday Sing-A-Long at Briarwood Village for many years.

Joan was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, the ladies’ choir, and the St. Ann’s Altar Sodality. She was a godparent six times. She enjoyed her long life and thanked the lord. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Holy Trinity Cahtolic Church in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 3 pm on Sunday, April 6, and on Monday from 9 to 10 am at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice. The family expresses their sincerest gratitude to the staff of Briarwood Village for their many years of wonderful care. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com