She was born December 15, 1933 in Waterbury, CT to Walter Ogrisek and Edna Engvall Ogrisek. On May 21, 1955 she married Myron Strassner at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Waterbury, CT.
Joan was a dedicated mother and wife. She worked for many years as a nurse at Waterbury Hospital. Joan was a member of Eastern Star #112 in Waterbury, Sunday school substitute teacher at St. John ’s church, volunteer and usher at St. John’s church, den mother for cub scouts, girl scout cookie mom and loved sewing, baking, crafts and reading. Above all she loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of almost 64 years Myron Eugene Strassner; children: Debbie, Kevin, Cindy and Krissy; grandchildren: Paige, Beverly, Eric, Ashley, Zachary, Dito, Niko; great grandchildren: Noah, Isaac and Kevin.
A celebration of life will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday April 20, 2019 at Primrose Funeral Service Chapel, Norman, OK.