Joan Marie Mimick

August 28, 1938 – December 13, 2024

Joan Marie (Mikkelsen) Mimick; beloved mom, grandma, and great-grandma; passed away December 13, 2024, at the age of 86. She resided in Lincoln and previously lived in Columbus.

Joan was born on August 28, 1938, in Columbus, NE, to Andrew and Mary (Welch) Mikkelsen.

She attended elementary school and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. She also attended Platte College in Columbus.

Her first marriage was to Kenneth Janssen and 2 children were born of this union, Mike Janssen and Teresa Janssen.

Her second marriage was to Theodore (Ted) Mimick and 2 additional children were born of this union, Gina Mimick and Lori Mimick.

Prior to retirement, Joan was previously employed with Columbus Public Schools, Prairie Village, Platte College, was a Small Business Owner, and together with her husband were the original developers of Prairie Lane Subdivision in Columbus.

She was a member of A.B.W.A. and served on various committees. She was on the Educational Scholarships Committee and Hospitality, actively involved with the Red Cross, served with Blood Drives, and at Columbus Community Hospital at the Front Desk and Courtesy Carts for patients and guests.

Joan was a lifelong member, baptized and confirmed, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. She previously served on various committees with the church; Peace Circle scheduling visitors in the home and the nursing homes.

Her hobbies included reading, crocheting, planting and caring for flowers and plants, bicycle riding, golfing, enjoying her devotional readings outdoors, being out in nature, and her “walks and talks with God.” She was a proud mom and grandma, enjoyed her grandchildren’s sports and activities, and cheered for the Huskers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Mikkelsen and Mary (Welch) Mikkelsen; brothers, James, Duane, Nelson Ray, Don and Marshal Mikkelsen; sister, Sue Mikkelsen; brother-in-law William “Bill” Ingold; sister-in-law Patricia Mikkelsen; infant granddaughter Amanda Zuerlein; and former husband Ted Mimick.

Joan is survived by her four children, Mike (Denise) Janssen, Teresa (Dale) Zuerlein, Gina (Kevin) Hall, and Lori Mimick, all of Lincoln; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; her sister Rita Ingold of Columbus; her brother Hart (Jeannette) of Columbus; and many relatives and friends.

A private family service will be held at a chapel. The service will be livestreamed on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM and can be viewed by clicking the following link: Wyuka Funeral Home – YouTube

Pallbearers are Kenneth M. Janssen, Landon Keough, Jared Castillo, Chuck Tyler Erhart, Taylor Hall, Trevor Hall, Jose “Joe” Carde, Maximilian “Max” Carde-Mimick, and honorary pallbearer Quentin Carde-Mimick.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family by being sent to Wyuka Funeral Home & Cemetery, 3600 ‘O’ St, Lincoln, NE 68510.

Faith and family were very important to Joan. The memories we shared will be forever in our hearts. Her presence in our lives was a blessing, her memory will be a treasure. May she rest in peace eternally with Our Savior in heaven’s glory.