Joan M. Anstoetter, 93, of Dubuque died Thursday, March 12, 2026.  Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of the Resurrection. Committal will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Joan Marie (Knepper) Anstoetter was born to William and Ida (Kremer) Knepper on August 24, 1932.  She attended county schools throughout grade school and then high school at Saint Paul’s in Worthington, Iowa graduating in 1950.  In 1951 she attended Mount Mercy School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids, IA. graduating as a Registered Nurse.  After graduation, she was employed at Xavier Hospital, Tri-State Dermatology and Mercy Hospital, retiring in 1992.

Joan was united in marriage to John Joseph Anstoetter at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Worthington, IA on September 17, 1955.  To this union four children were born, Janel, Steve, Mark and Karen. John preceded her in death on December 11, 2018.

Joan was a tremendous cook and became famous for her skill of creating a delicious casserole out of whatever was in the refrigerator – never the same dish twice.  Family and friends also enjoyed a bottomless cookie jar, scrumptious candies – especially her homemade turtles at Christmas.

After retiring, she volunteered at Mercy Hospital, Presentation Lantern and Stonehill Care Center for several years.  Also, after retiring she played bridge, hand and foot and euchre, which was at the heart of family gatherings and Joan was a skilled and crafty player.  Joan was a member of Lacoma golf club and played for many years with three loyal friends. She was blessed with many dear friends who she enjoyed playing cards with to the very end. Other hobbies included reading, sewing and crocheting.

Joan was a devout Catholic and her daily routine included mass at St. Anthony’s, the Cathedral of St. Raphael, the Church of the Resurrection and the Chapel at the Stonehill Communities Assisi Village.

Joan is survived by her children Janel (Steve) Stoffel, Steve (Cheryl) Anstoetter, Karen (Greg Burgmeier) all of Dubuque, and Mark (Martha) Anstoetter of Leawood, KS; grandchildren Melissa (Kenny) Magby Marion, IA, Steven Anstoetter, Jr. Mableton, GA, Eric (Jessica) Anstoetter Clayton, NC, Bryce Anstoetter and Gabriel Gabe” Anstoetter Dubuque, IA, Lydia “Liddy” Anstoetter Dallas, TX, Ella (Max) Dunmire Kansas City, MO; Madeline “Maddy” Anstoetter and Henry Stanton, both ofLeawood, KS; Pete Stanton of Chicago, IL; Nick Burgmeier Lee’s Summit, MO, Zach Burgmeier Dubuque, IA, and Ben (Megan) Burgmeier Olathe, KS and great grandchildren Mason and Vayda Magby Marion, IA, Jeremy Burgmeier Lee’s Summit, MO and Jack Burgmeier Olathe, KS.

She is also survived by her siblings Mike Knepper Dyersville, IA, and Ida Trumm Cascade, IA and in laws Monie Anstoetter Farley, IA. and Ken Krapfl Monticello IA.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; father and mother in law  Ben and Lidwina Anstoetter; siblings  Carl (Marie) Knepper, Irene (Ernie) Recker, Walt (Mary) Knepper, Helen (Frank) Carroll, Rosalyn (Eddie) Ludwig, Loras (Mary) Knepper, George (Alma) Knepper, Paul (Gladys) Knepper, Jean Knepper and John Trumm;  In-laws: Marian (John) Bell, Charlie (Carolyn, Vi, Dorie), Alice (Gene) Wieser, Sister Marirose Anstoetter, Esther (Fran) Joyce, Jerry Anstoetter, Milly (Ken) Koehler, Bernie (Janaan Krapfl) Anstoetter, and Don (Shirley and Clete Maiers) Anstoetter.

Joan passed peacfully in the presence of all of her children.  The family is thankful and grateful for Joan’s many friends at Assisi and elsewhere, the loving care provided by Hospice of Dubuque and the staff of the Stonehill Communities and Assisi Village.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Dubuque, Resurrection Parish and/or Assisi Villages.