Joyce  Stee

Obituary of Joyce O. Stee

Joyce O. Stee 93 passed away peacefully at Aurora Senior living memory care in Edina, MN on May 6th, 2020. Born in 1926 to Oscar and Julia Tongen She attended a country school and graduated from Zumbrota High School 1944. She worked as a bank teller in Zumbrota until she met and married Thomas Stee on November 15, 1947 at Holden Lutheran Church in Kenyon. They built and operated the Zumbrota Motel until they moved to Rochester in 1963. Joyce worked at JC Penny as a home decorater for many years and really enjoyed her job there. Joyce loved singing. She served as choir director at United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota, and for many years was renowned for her Sunday solos. She had many hobbies painting, beadwork, cross stitch and crafting. They belonged to 3 Square Dance groups in Rochester and made many life long friends there. They also enjoyed camping and travel. She is survived by her son Alan Stee of Pheonix AZ, daughters Barbara (Steven) Ross of Rochester and Mary (Ed) Janiga of Edina MN. Grandson David (Kara) Janiga Great grand childern Norah, Eli, and Isaac Janiga of Elk River, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas and two brothers Arnold and Orville Tongen. A graveside service for the immediate family will be held at the Zumbrota Cemetery. A celebration of life to be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice. 

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