Joan King

King, Joan Marie (Euclide) Born October 16, 1933. Passed away after a long and productive life on March 22, 2018 at age 84. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years Ralph Waldo King. Devoted mother of Michael King (Christine), Daniel King (Janet), Timothy King (Jean), Linda Wawrzyniak (Mark), and Susan Cibulka (Michael). Loving grandmother of Elizabeth Wawrzyniak, Joseph Wawrzyniak (Sarah), Scott Wawrzyniak, Thomas Wawrzyniak, Sara Wawrzyniak, Emily Kucik (Craig), Stephanie King, Ryan King (Mary), Kaitlin King, Trevor King, Katie Cibulka, Caroline Cibulka, Joseph Cibulka. Born in Brussels, Wisconsin to Joseph and Lena Euclide (Mathy), she grew up on family farms in Brussels, Rio Creek, and Seymour, Wisconsin. While attending public schools, she helped on the farm and helped manage the large household during her mother's persistent health problems. She attended Seymour High School and was a member of the Glee Club and played clarinet in the marching band. She graduated in 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her six brothers: Vincent Euclide (Arlene), Norbert Euclide (Mary), Donald Euclide (Thelma), Clayton Euclide (Betty), Joseph Euclide (Yvonne), and Earl Euclide (Donna). In 1954 while vacationing with friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico she met her future husband Ralph King, who was stationed in nearby Los Alamos by the United States Navy. They were married in December of 1955 in Seymour Wisconsin and eventually settled in South Milwaukee. While raising five children she began working at the Franciscan Villa Nursing Home in 1968. In 1998 she retired as a unit clerk after 30 years of service. After her retirement she enjoyed travel, notably to Europe, painting, knitting, and ceramics. She also volunteered with and supported several charities in the area including South Milwaukee Human Concerns. She was a longtime member of St. John's Parish (now Divine Mercy). She was a very family-oriented person and was happiest surrounded by her children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family would suggest a donation in her name to: South Milwaukee Human Concerns P.O. Box 314, South Milwaukee, WI 53172