JoAnn Carol Lipke

Obituary

JoAnn Carol (Wandrei) Lipke was born on June 5, 1939, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Arnold and Christine (Exsted) Wandrei. JoAnn was baptized as an infant on June 25, 1939, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 29, 1953, both at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. She received her education in Glencoe and graduated with the Glencoe High School class of 1957.

On August 1, 1958, JoAnn was united in marriage to Fredrick Lipke by Reverend Harold H. Bode at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. This union was blessed with two daughters, Lori and Lisa. The couple shared 50 years of marriage when Frederick passed away on November 6, 2008.

JoAnn was employed at Telex Communications in Glencoe for many years. She was a lifelong member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.

JoAnn loved gardening and yard work, often finding joy in the simple pleasures of tending to her plants and being outdoors. Playing Bingo and enjoying a good cup of coffee were among her favorite pastimes, and she rarely missed a chance to attend her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren’s events, showing her unwavering support and love. Going out to eat was something she cherished, especially when it meant spending time with loved ones. Known for her kindness and ever-present smile, she had a special gift for making others happy and bringing people together. Her warmth and joyful spirit left a lasting impression on everyone lucky to have known her. 

JoAnn passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, at the age of 86. Blessed be her memory.

JoAnn is survived by her
Daughters, Lori (Mark) Dammann of Glencoe, MN, Lisa (Dennis) Eischens of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Brittany (Anthony) Carston, Matthew (Janet) Eischens, Lindsay (Robert) Wisch, Nicholas (Mary Jo) Krueger, Matthew (Adriana) Dammann, Nicholas (Sadie) Eischens, Katie (Jeremy) Pierson;
Great-Grandchildren, Mikaila Carston, Blake Carston, Miranda Carston, Wren Eischens, Lee Eischens, Kryptan Wisch, Priya Wisch, Findley Wisch, Asher Wisch, Emilee Krueger, Blaise Krueger, Ryland Eischens, Demi Eischens, Ledger Eischens, Aiden Pierson, and Bria Pierson;
Brother, Kenneth (Barbara) Wandrei of Savage, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Alice Schwarzrock of Glencoe, MN, and Carol Stoeckmann of Norwood Young America, MN; Joanne Wandrei of Glencoe, MN;
As well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her Husband, Fredrick Lipke; Father and Mother, Arnold and Christine Wandrei; and Brother, Dennis Wandrei.