JoAnn Kluesner

JoAnn was born on August 8, 1944, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Crimmins) Hanrahan. She graduated from Fort Dodge St. Edmond High School and went on to become a hairdresser, working in Fort Dodge and Maquoketa before dedicating herself to raising her family.

On June 18, 1966, JoAnn was united in marriage to Patrick Kluesner in Fort Dodge. Together, they moved to several communities throughout Iowa due to Patrick’s career with Fareway. With each move–to Maquoketa, Algona, Fort Dodge, Harlan, and finally Waverly–they built warm, welcoming homes and formed lasting friendships.

JoAnn had a special gift for making others feel valued and at ease. She loved visiting with everyone she met and was known for her kind and generous spirit. A devoted member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Waverly, she also gave her time volunteering at the Waverly Health Center. JoAnn found joy in her coffee groups, quilting, knitting, playing Bunco, and staying active. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world.

JoAnn is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Patrick of Waverly; four children: Lynn (Scott) Walston of Rochester, MN, Teresa (William) Weihs of Merrifield, MN, Steven (Michelle) Kluesner of Chagrin Falls, OH, and Jennifer (Todd) Tatroe of Waverly; eleven beloved grandchildren; and her sister, Judy (Michael) Cosgrove of Fort Dodge. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jeanean Hood and Janice Rolfes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Waverly with Fr. Doug Waither presiding. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Waverly. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly with a Parish rosary at 7 p.m. There will be a hour of visitation prior to the mass on Friday at the church. Memorials can be directed to the Kluesner family for a later designation in JoAnn’s name and online condolences left at www.kaisercorson.com.

Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home of Waverly is assisting the Kluesner family with arrangements. 319-352-1187