Marold, Joan M.


Joan M. (Getschow) Marold, 78, Allouez, WI, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008, from ALS/ Lou Gehrig's Disease. She was born in Appleton, WI, on September 7, 1929, to Herbert and Florence (Wingrove) Getschow. Joan graduated from Menasha High School in 1947 and attended Carroll College. On September 26, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Tony Marold; they had 40 wonderful years of marriage. In 1962, she and Tony purchased controlling interest in Reeke-Marold Company, where she served as vice-president. Joan was a charter member of Resurrection Catholic Parish in Allouez. She was active in Green Bay Service League in the 60s, 70s and 80s. She enjoyed playing bridge and going out to dinner with friends. She loved to play golf and was a member of Oneida Country Club for over 30 years and also a 20 year member of the Island Country Club in Marco Island, FL, where she spent her winters. She loved people and socializing. She especially cherished time spent with her family.


She is survived by four children: Mary (Richard) Robinson, Marco Island, Florida; Holly Marold, De Pere, WI; Tony (Sue) Marold, Green Bay, WI; Jody (Scott) Fox, De Pere, WI; and a son-in-law, Patrick Ver Haagh, Green Bay, WI; six grandchildren: Sara Robinson; Ashley and Eli Ver Haagh; Lindsay, Tony and Lauren Marold; a sister, Patricia (Ken) Bodway; a brother, Richard (Cami) Getschow; many aunts, uncles and cousins.


She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tony, in 1993; a sister-in-law, Miriam Hagen; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Anthony and Hannah Marold.


Family and friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Dr., Allouez, on Saturday, January 5, 2008, from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Entombment at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum. Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting the family with arrangements. On line condolences may be expressed to the family at cotterfuneralhome. com.


In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Joan's name.


Joan's family would like to thank the staff at Bellevue Retirement Home and Unity Hospice for all of the kindness and care given to mom and our family.