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1966
Joelle
2012
Joelle Marie Spence Andreas
Dec 7, 1966 — Feb 14, 2012
Joelle Marie Spence Andreas, age 45 of Eden Prairie, Minnesota died unexpectedly at her home on the morning of Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Joelle was born December 7, 1966 in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Terry and Julie (Wilhelm) Spence. She grew up in Spring Valley and attended Spring Valley Schools, graduating with the Class of 1985. She continued her education attending a number of colleges including Gustavus, UW-River Falls, the University of Minnesota, and eventually received her Bachelor's Degree from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul.
On September 9, 1995 Joelle married Serrin Nelson Andreas in St. Paul. They were blessed with 2 children: Logan Cameron Spence Andreas and Jacob Raymond Spence Andreas.
One of Joelle's passions was the stage. She was active in the Spring Valley Stagehands and was a sound designer for various community theatres throughout the Twin Cities area. She was an accomplished pianist and flautist. She was a Water Safety Instructor and Life Guard and taught swimming lessons. Joelle was also an avid reader and enjoyed camping with her family. Most of all she was a loving wife and devoted mother.
Preceding her in death were her grandparents Ray and Millie Wilhelm; uncle Don Wilhelm; great grandmother Eunice Spence; grandfather Vern Spence; great aunt Margaret Bahr; and cousin Alyssa Spence.
Survivors include her husband Serrin Nelson Spence Andreas of Eden Prairie; her children Logan and Jacob; her father Terry Spence of Brooklyn Park, MN.; her mother Julie (Michael) Kettner of Lindstrom, MN.; sister Kelly (Matthew) Schreiber of Spring Valley; brother Aaron (Amanda Hartman) Spence of Eagan; nieces and nephews: Kaitlyn and Brenna Schreiber; and Alma and Jonah Spence; grandmother Eunice Luebker of Plum City; many aunts, uncles, cousins; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. Funeral service was at 3 p.m. following visitation at the church with Rev. Erin Nelson officiating. Mary Nelson was organist. Pallbearers were Serrin Andreas, Aaron Spence, and Matthew Schreiber.
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
12:00 - 3:00 pm
St. John's Lutheran Church
Funeral Service
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Starts at 3:00 pm
St. John's Lutheran Church
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