Joan Evelyn Bleke Obituary

The family announces the passing of Joan Evelyn Bleke of Hoagland, Indiana on September 20, 2026. Joan was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Evelyn Bleke to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul Saalfrank and Florence Saalfrank (Scheumann); her husband Paul A. Bleke; and her siblings, Lavon Koenig, Robert and Eugene Saalfrank.

She is survived by: her sons, Kurt Bleke (Mindy) and Kent Bleke (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Cole Bleke (Leah), Conner Bleke (Natalie), Ben Bleke, Lauren Bleke, Rachel Bleke, Emily Bleke, Marianne Bleke and Ashley Bleke; and her great grandchild Asher Bleke.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, September 25th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (7819 Decatur Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816).

Preferred memorials to the Church, Heart to Heart Hospice.