Joann H. Vorwerk Obituary
In loving memory of Joann H. Vorwerk (New Ulm, Minnesota), who departed this world on October 22, 2025 at the age of 85. Joann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Kiecker and Irene Kiecker (Briese); her son Travis; her siblings, Jolene Schiro and Loren Kiecker; and her siblings-in-law, Janice Kiecker, Roger Drager and Bill Roebke.
She is survived by: her husband Wally Vorwerk of Gibbon; her children, Kevin Vorwerk (Myra) of Gibbon, Brian Vorwerk (Wendy) of Gibbon, Jody Oelfke (Jim) of Glencoe, Todd Vorwerk (Jane) of Gibbon and Tonya Vorwerk of Gibbon; her siblings, Joy Drager of Brownton, Gail Roebke of Hector, Jerome Kiecker of Fairfax and Lowell Kiecker (Sharon) of Fairfax; and her brother-in-law Jerry Schiro. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church (63924 240th St, Gibbon, MN 55335). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM at the same location.
