JoAnn Ruth Fangmeyer, 81, of Deshler, the daughter of John and Alvina (Gebers) Flathman Jr. was born Nov, 30, 1939, in Chester. She died Thursday, Sept. 2, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler.

JoAnn grew up in Chester attending school and graduating from Chester

High School with the Class of 1957.

She married Ervin Fangmeyer July 7, 1957, at St John Lutheran Church in

Chester. This union was blessed with the birth of five children.

JoAnn was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler, singing in the choir and a member of the women club.

She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, craft...