Joyce Will

Joyce Will of Cedar Grove, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home.  She was 88 years old.  

Born on Sept. 9, 1936, in Milwaukee, Joyce was the cherished daughter of August and Emily (nee Boettcher) Yanke.

On Sept. 24, 1955, Joyce married Raymond Will Jr., and together they built a life filled with love and laughter. 

She worked as a nurse’s aide at Heritage Nursing Home and St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington, where her compassion shined through in every interaction.

Joyce had many passions. She loved going on boat rides at Legend Lake, fishing, sewing, crafting, playing the organ and taking trips to the casino. Family gatherings were never complete without a good game of cards, and her flower garden brought her immense joy each spring.

Joyce is survived by her four children, Raymond (Karen) Will, Randy (Kathy) Will, Renee Buser and Ronnie (Bonnie) Will. She is further survived by 28 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, her brother Howard (the late Ellen) Yanke, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray, her son Russell, grandchildren Terry Will and Jamie Buser, great-granddaughter Paisley Buser, two brothers, August (Dolores) Yanke Jr. and Earl (Maria) Yanke, and sisters and brothers-in law.

Services celebrating Joyce’s life will take place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Open Door Bible Church, 3420 County Rd. LL, Port Washington. Visitation will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 6 p.m.

Eernisse Funeral Home, Belgium, is honored to serve the family. 

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.