Joanne Catherine Shellie nee Marburger, born June 8, 1931, died of natural causes surrounded by her children on August 7, 2024. Joanne was a descendent of the historic village of Zoar, Ohio, a separatist community (1817-1898). Joanne was an accomplished educator of high school English. She enjoyed her winters in Scottsdale, Arizona and her summers on Lake Huron in Port Austin, Michigan. She loved continuing her family tradition of pretzel making, boating, traveling, nature and animals. She was a dedicated, devoted mother, wife and sister.

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