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Joan Shank Obituary
Nov 14, 1930 - Nov 24, 2024
Sandusky
Joan L. (Spoerr) Shank, 94, Sandusky, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Parkvue Healthcare Center.
She was born Nov. 14, 1930, in Sandusky, to Lloyd "Doc" and Alma (Heinzerling) Spoerr.
Joan was a graduate of Sandusky High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.
She was the secretary at Spoerr Precast Concrete for many years.
She is survived by her children, Barbara (Richard) Schuley of Seymour, Indiana, and William "Bill" Shank and Robert "Bob" (Joannie) Shank, both of Sandusky; grandchildren, Benjamin Schuley, Laura (David) Luna, Aaron (Sandy Minton) Shank, and Matt (Stacy) Thomsen; and great-grandchildren, Eloise Luna, Landon, and McKenzie Thomsen.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Tom R. Shank, in 2009; parents; daughter, Susan; grandson, Douglas Schuley; and sister, Joyce.
Visitation for friends will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, until the time of Joan's funeral at 1 p.m. at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Mel Sayler will officiate. Private burial will follow at Perkins Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff and aides of Parkvue Healthcare Center for the love and care they gave their loved one during the time she was with them.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105-9959.
Condolences may be shared at toftfuneralhome.com.
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Krista Schwarz
November 30, 2024
Krista Schwarz and family send their most heartfelt condolences to Barb, Bill and Bob. In this time of remembrance, we reflect on the many occasions when Joan welcomed us into her home to share family memories and create new ones. Max and Lexi remember her warmth and enthusiastic support in family piano recitals. Joan´s positive spirit and unbounded energy lifted us all. With our warmest wishes and love, Krista, Jonathan, Max and Lexi.
Mike Hula
November 30, 2024
I´m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so sweet and pleasant to speak to at your facility. God bless you all.
Leo Kaufman Jr L+W Construction
November 29, 2024
So sorry for your loss. A Great Lady to deal with when I came to Spoerr Vault. I was always greeted with her friendly smile. She will be missed.
The Kosbab Family
November 26, 2024
The family of Linda (Heinzerling) Kosbab share their condolences to the Shank family in Joan´s passing. The memories run deep from Joan´s participation in Buzz and Linda´s wedding to the family visits with Tom and Joan over the years and flying with Uncle Doc in his airplane. Barb, Bill, and Bob, you and your families are in our thoughts and we will give thanks this week for the memories. All our best, Buzz, Bruce & Heather, Jerry & Sherry Kosbab.
Rob & Sally Routh
November 26, 2024
Condolences and pryaers to the family in their time of loss.
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