Joan M. Jacquette, 89, formerly of rural Kiel (Cedar Lake) died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday evening June 17, 2026 at Pine Haven Christian Home where she had been a resident for the past 4 years. She was born Joan Schultz in Sheboygan on January 19, 1937 a daughter of the late Milton and Lora (Herr) Schultz. Joan attended Sheboygan schools and graduated from Sheboygan North in 1955 with the honor of being class Salutatorian.

Joan began working at Gottsacker Insurance after high school. While bowling for Marty's Bar she caught the eye of her sponsor Marty Jacquette. Schatzie, as he so fondly called her, became the love of Marty's life and they were married on July 24, 1965 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Sheboygan. As her family grew, she changed careers and worked as a secretary and teachers aide at Jefferson Elementary School. She would later take a job at American Orthodontics and remain there for 25 years until her retirement. Joan was an active member of Holy Name Catholic Church, being involved with the choir and she helped run the bingo program for many years. Joan and Marty enjoyed many years at the cottage on Cedar Lake with family. They eventually built their retirement home there, making more memories and enjoying more time at the lake. Marty preceded her in death on June 4, 2020. In her free time, Joan could enjoyed bowling and sewing. She became a Packer fan because Marty was a fan. After retirement she cherished time with with family, friends and neighbors at the lake and traveling to nearby establishments for meals with Marty.

Survivors include her children; Lora (Marc) Baier, Mt. Calvary, Mary Jacquette, Oostburg, Pierre Martin (Laura) Jacquette, Sheboygan, grandchildren; Elizabeth (Travis) Parent, Katie Baier, Isaiah, Elijah, Malachi and Melchizedek Jacquette Mentink, Liliana and August Martin Jacquette, great grandchildren; Addilyn, Makayla and Grayson Parent. Joan is further survived by her sisters-in-law; Judith Schultz along with numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Marty, brothers; Dr. William Schultz, Milton "John" (Carmie) Schultz, sister-in-law; Anne Schultz, Marianne and Maribeth Jacquette.

Funeral Mass for Joan will be held at 11:00am on Friday June 26, 2026 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, (212 Church St. St. Nazianz) A time of visitation will take place in church on Friday from 9:00am until 10:45am when we will have brief family rites before Mass starts. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig.

Joan's family would like to thank the caring staff at Pine Haven for all the compassionate care she received. They would also like to thank Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for keeping her comfortable in her last days.

In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated for Cedar Lake Association, Pine Haven Christian Home or St. Gregory Catholic Church.