Joanne enjoyed a career as an elementary school teacher, touching the lives of hundreds of children. Family was most important to her, and she also enjoyed walking, boating, daily breakfast at Big Boy, and time in Florida, especially Disneyworld.
She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Povlitz. She is survived by her four children, John Povlitz, Linda (Tom) Schalek, Mary (John) Murphy, and James Povlitz; her six grandchildren, Kristie, David (Maria), Steven (Michelle), Kathryn (Jeff), Bryan (Jacqueline) and Michael; as well as seven great-grandchildren.
The inurnment of Joanne will take place at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery with a private family gathering.
