Joanne G. Mauer

Joanne G. Mauer, age 84, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on December 13, 2024, at Dubuque Specialty Care.  To honor Joanne’s life, a memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Mueller Memorial Chapel at Linwood Chapel, 2736 Windsor Avenue in Dubuque, with the Very Rev. Dennis J. Quint officiating.  Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Joanne’s family.

Joanne was born on December 4, 1940, in Dubuque, IA, a daughter to Arty and Mary (Riley) Mootz.  She was undeniably the matriarch of Camp Mauer where her and her husband, Tim, graciously opened the doors of their home to countless young men and women over the years who simply needed a loving home and stable parental figures in their lives.  Her love and devotion for others was continually on display and ultimately played a significant role in so many kids coming of age.  Her skills in the kitchen were second to none and no doubt there are many folks out there who today can still conjure in their minds the aroma of her warm lasagna coming out of the oven, her dumplings rising to perfection, and her panzerotti’s making their way to the plates only waiting to be served. 

Joanne was also one of the first Hockey Mom’s for the Dubuque Fighting Saints.  Many young players had a comfortable home to live, eat and sleep in when Joanne was at the helm.  When Joanne wasn’t rescuing the kiddos in the community around her, you could usually find her assisting Jim Wand with his hypnotist empire.  She was the magic behind the curtain for many years and always enjoyed all of the fun and excitement that came along with her career there.  Joanne lived a full life indeed and did her best to make the world around her a better place wherever she could.  We will miss her generous heart and can thankfully find peace that she and Tim are now reunited for eternity after only a few months apart.  Thank you, Joanne for all of the love and kindness you shared throughout your 84 years among us and may the Lord grant you peace within His loving and grace-filled arms until we all meet again.     

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Joanne include,

her children,

Jolene (Mike) Raffensperger, Iowa City, IA,

and T.J. Mauer, Dubuque, IA;

her daughter-in-law,

Renee Mauer, Dubuque, IA;

special friend,

Lori Dee-Duve, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,

Michael Plumtree, Zachary Mauer, and Tara Mauer;

her great-granddaughter,

Aubrey Plumtree;

her sisters-in-law;

Diane Mauer Hetzler and Harold, Grays Lake, IL,

Dorine Mauer, Dubuque, IA;

and Margie Mootz, Dubuque, IA;

her niece,

Vicki Woodyard, Dubuque, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy M. “Tim” Mauer; her parents, Arty Mootz, and Delbert and Mary (Riley) Brittingham; her mother and father-in-law, Carl “Red” and Dora (Zuber) Mauer; and her siblings, Ginny (Merle) Knable, Cletus Mootz, and Margaret (David) Ehlers.

Joanne’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Dubuque Specialty Care and Care Initiatives Hospice for all of their kind and compassionate care.

Online condolences may be shared with Joanne’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com