Joann E. Utecht Obituary
The passing of Joann E. Utecht (Merrill, Wisconsin) occurred on November 11, 2026. Joann, born on December 5, 1933, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann E. Utecht to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Woller and Eldora Woller (Harder); her husband Charles Utecht; her siblings, Vernon Woller (Ethel), Mavis Voelz (Wilbert) and Carol Kopplin; her grandson-in-law Todd Hanson; and her sister-in-law Lois Henrich Weckwerth.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Matuszak (John), Steven Utecht and Timothy Utecht (Lisa); her grandchildren, Krista Ward (Scot), Jenna Hanson, Ben Utecht and Rachel Utecht; her great grandchildren, Cole Hanson (Madison), Callie Hanson and Elizabeth Ward; and her brother-in-law Donald Kopplin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (107 N State St, Merrill, WI 54452). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
