"Deepest sympathys to the family of Joan..your loved one..a lovely inside and out person we all loved who met her. I always enjoyed talking to her at Coborns. She had such goodness that flowed out of her..a terrible loss for you all. I will miss her.Karen Fussy"
In loving memory of
Joan Seifert
May 7, 1932 - September 28, 2017
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Little Falls. Visitation will be held at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Home from 4:007:00 Monday evening and 9:3011:00 Tuesday morning. A Parish Prayer will be said at 3:30 P.M. on Monday and The Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday morning at the funeral home.
Joan was born on May 7, 1932 in St. Paul, MN to Casimir and Josephine (Wilke) Clemas. Joan grew up on St. Pauls east side and attended school at St. Casimirs grade school and Johnson High School graduating in 1949. Joan worked as a secretary at 3M before uniting in marriage to Dr. Donald Ralph (Charlie) Seifert on July 18, 1953 in St. Paul, MN. Joans extensive volunteer contributions included: being a member of the St. Marys Guild, sitting on the Camp Ripley Advisory Group, volunteering with the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, and working with Mother Teresa in her Order of the Missionaries of Charity. Other accomplishments included: receiving her Associate of Arts degree from St. Cloud State University, writing for The Advocate and Purlinger-Multifoods, running in several marathons, reading extensively, painting, enjoying mint julips at the Kentucky Derby, and traveling to see her family. However, her greatest joy was in raising her seven children.
Joan Mildred (Clemas) Seifert of Little Falls, MN died peacefully on Thursday September 28, 2017 at Boutwells Landing in Stillwater, MN. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Donald Seifert. Joan is survived by her sister Patsy (Clemas) VanDuzartz; her six sons and one daughter; Matthew (Chris), Mark (DeAnne-deceased), Luke (Kathy), Anne Bruckner (Stephen), John (Mary), Paul (Renee), and James (Michele); 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials are preferred to the following:
Creighton University
St. Johns University Arboretum, Boardwalk Fund
The Rev.Paul Schwartz Memorial
Tributes
" A Spathiphyllum was ordered on October 2, 2017 "
" A Sweet and Warm RemembrancePedestal Arrangement was sent on October 2, 2017 Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with the Seifert family for the passing of Joan. Sincerely, Jim Seifert's Work Family From Eli Lilly "
" A Grandma's Garden Table Basket was ordered on October 2, 2017 "
" A Grandma's Garden Table Basket was ordered on September 30, 2017 "
"So sorry to hear this sad news. She had a good "run"! Surely her soul is soaring! Peace to you all."
"So sorry for all of the family's. It was so wonderful to witness your family growing up! Your mother was a beautiful lady. She gave so graciously to you and the community of Little Falls.She loved all seven of her children so dearly. You will miss her so dearly.Paulette DeRosier Yorek"
" A Feathery Palm Plant was ordered on September 29, 2017 "
" A Shades of Elegance was ordered on September 29, 2017 "
"Matthew, Mark, Luke, Anne, John, Paul, James.....and familiesSo sorry to hear of Joan's passing. You are all in our prayers ! The Howes Family"
"Anne, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family . Judy McPeck"
"Jim and Shelly So sorry to see the passing of your Mom. Her smile is infectious she looks like she loved life to the max. May your families all hold each other close during this time. Praying."
"John, Mary and family ~ We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, John. Our prayers and sympathies are with you all."
"So sorry to read this. Such a great lady to know. One of the first families we met when we moved to Little Falls. If I knew she was in Stillwater, I would have visited her!"