Joan Frances Gleason, age 62, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin died Friday, April 11, 2008 at her home.

Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Mr. James Biltz will officiate.  Visitation will be Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services at the Kingdom Hall.

Joan was born May 17, 1945 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to John F. and Violet F. (Stocker) Harpel. She grew up in Pennsylvania. Joan married James Gleason on March 25, 1972 in West Bend, WI. The couple made their home in West Bend before moving to Adams in 1975.  Joan and James moved to Wisconsin Rapids in 2004. Joan worked for Solarus until the time of her illness.

Joan has been active in the ministry since 1963.

Joan enjoyed nature, spending time outdoors, collecting giraffes, walking, and enjoying her friends and family.

Joan was preceded in death by parents.

Memorials in Joan�s memory may be given to the World Wide Work of Jehovah�s Witnesses.

Survivors:

Husband: James Gleason of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Daughter: Anne Gleason of Pflugerville, TX

Step-Daughter: Judy (Don) Patton of West Bend, Wisconsin

Step-Daughter: Patricia (David) Holling of Dousman, Wisconsin

Step-Son: Bryan (Marion) Gleason of Lake Mills, Wisconsin

Sister: Lorraine (George) Hopwood of Bethlehem, PA

Sister: Sandra Simpson of Centreville, MD

Further survived by Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.