Joan Marie Kimple

Joan Marie (Krieger) Kimple of Perrysburg, Ohio, died February 14, 2015 at her home. She was born in Ida, Michigan to Stanley and Marie (Dziengelewski) Krieger on February 17, 1932. A graduate of Woodward High School, she worked as an office manager and legal secretary. Joan was a strong, capable person who navigated life with grace and joy. She married her husband Richard on November 30, 1959. They built their life around their daughters, their granddaughters, their gardens and the outdoors. Joan found great joy in bird watching with her husband, socializing with other birders and traveling to great birding destinations. She appreciated fine glass objects and became a knowledgeable and avid collector of American glass. She delighted in holidays, especially Christmas, when she enthusiastically decorated with an ever expanding stock of Santas. Joan was dedicated to her family, whom she treasured and loved with all her heart. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard; daughters, Jennifer (Ellsworth) Shriver, and Maryann (Phil) Szalkowski; grandchildren, Kara Szalkowski of New York City, and Allison Shriver (John Fowler) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and brother, Val (Donna) Krieger of Ocala, FL. The family expresses sincere gratitude to Mary and Mark of Always Best Care, together with Tracy, Brandi and Rhonda for their invaluable help and kind and professional care. Thanks also to the delightful Dana for her smiles and support. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, on Friday, February 20, 2015 from 10 to 11am. A Rosary Service will follow at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.