Joan C. Krasny

Joan Carol Krasny, age 86, of Cable, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Oshkosh. She was comforted by being able to see and talk to all of her children prior to her passing.

Joan was born on March 8, 1940, in Byron, Nebraska, to Lois and Raymond Fintel. At the age of 12, she tragically lost her father in a car accident. Following his passing, Joan moved with her mother and brothers to her grandparents' home in Deshler, Nebraska. Her family then relocated to Wisconsin Rapids, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. In March of 1961, while out with some friends in Wisconsin Rapids, Joan met the love of her life, Donald Krasny.

Joan and Don were married on January 13, 1962 in Wisconsin Rapids at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Joan dedicated her life to raising her six children in Port Edwards. Upon retirement, they made the "cabin" on Lake Namakagon near Cable, Wisconsin their permanent home. Joan was important in creating the family atmosphere that we all enjoyed at the "cabin" and led to the "cabin" that is still to this day, the kids/grandchildren's favorite vacation spot where her homemade coffee cake, ice cream and lasagna were always in high demand.

Joan is survived by her husband - Don - and six children: Paula Rogers (Mark), Brenda Wales (Rich), Donna Schroeder (Kyle), Marsha Skibba (Al), Karla Blenker (Greg Strosin) and Phillip Krasny (Kathy), 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Our mom was the kind and gentle heart of our family, always wearing a bright smile and ready to support, listen and love. She loved her glass of wine, playing cards, traveling south for the winter, painting and making quilts for her grandchildren. Her quiet strength comforted everyone around her, always making us feel that everything would be okay. She also had a playful spirit and loved being silly, telling jokes and filling the room with laughter. We will forever remember her genuine heart and cherish the memories and love that helped shape who we are today. Her legacy will continue to live on through her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom, you are forever loved, forever in our hearts and will be deeply missed.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice for their exceptional care, compassion and quick support during this time.

A funeral service will be held June 12th at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Cable, WI at 1:30 pm with a visitation starting one hour prior. There will also be a celebration of Joan's life for family at a later date in Oshkosh, WI.