Joyce was born Waukesha, Wisconsin to the late Elmer and Frieda Fahje. She was a longtime member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Waukesha.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Caler and daughter-in-law Cassie Caler. Survivors include her children Paula Armour (Floyd), Michael Caler, and Mark Caler (Lynn); her sister, Ardeen Stevens-Carpenter; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Cremation was chosen, and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.