Joan M. Thomae Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joan M. Thomae (West Allis, Wisconsin) is shared. Joan passed away on October 10, 2026. 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 Joan M. Thomae to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Klusman and Rita Klusman; her brother John; and her sister-in-law Cindy Klusman. She is survived by: her husband Dennis Thomae; her stepdaughters, Laurie Schlitt (Jeremy), Kelly Khemchandani (Manish) and Jamie Thomae (Kaleb); her grandchildren, Jacob Schlitt (Alyssa), Ryan Schlitt (Karin) and Damian Thomae; her great grandchild Lainey Schlitt; her siblings, Judy Kuhlman (Jack), James Klusman (Sandra) and Jean Held (Ken); and her nieces and nephews, Mike Sasich (Sommer), Matthew Kuhlman (Rachel), Andrew Kuhlman (Heather), Amber Bray (Todd), Jessica Zalar (Paul), Katherine Lambert (Ashley), Melissa Klusman, Brittany Azarian (Alejandro), Haley Held (Jeremy) and Trever Held. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (7520 W Lapham St, West Allis, WI 53214). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
