JoAnn Sowinski Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of JoAnn Sowinski of Wausau, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Sowinski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wesley Barttelt and Mary Ann Barttelt (Elmer Wimmer Sr.); her husband Chet Sowinski; her children, Donna and Robert "Bobby" Sowinski; and her great grandchild Coltyn Sowinski.
She is survived by: her significant other Tony Podhora; her son James "Jim" Sowinski (Dorianne); her grandchildren, Beth Hopperdietzel (John), Rebecca, Amy, Mike (Misty) and Ashley Sowinski; her great grandchildren, Dakota (Sam), Santana (Kylor), Quinton, ToriLynn (Hunter), Austin, Landon, Zachary, Nickalas, Jackson and Annaleese; her great great grandchildren, Bellamy and Hazel; her partner's sons, Tony (Christy), Scott (Mary) and Robert (Rob); Elmer Wimmer Sr. (Judy), Jeffrey (Asta), Kerrie, Zach, Max, Gene, Keith (Cindie), David, Patrick Wimmer, Rose Miller (Steve) and Barb Zunker (Ken).
