Age 96 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away June 7, 2019. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Charlie; brother, Marlin “Mick” McNeal; and sons-in-law, Jack Andert and Dennis Chada. Joyce was born May 7, 1923, to Leonard and Ruby McNeal in Rock Creek, MN. She was raised in Pine City, MN. Joyce married Charlie June 12, 1943, in Monroe, LA. After Charlie’s discharge from the Army Air Corps, Joyce and Charlie moved to St. Paul where they raised six children. They moved to Carmen Court Apartments in Inver Grove Heights in 1994, where Joyce continued to live after Charlie died in 2000. Over the years, Joyce enjoyed traveling; reading; playing bingo, gin rummy, cribbage, and Yahtzee; going to the casino, and spending time with family and friends. She was an avid Twins, Lynx, and Vikings fan. Joyce was a longtime West Sider and member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Joyce is survived by children, Marilyn Andert, Cottage Grove; Gloria Chada, St. Paul; Nancy Poechmann, Eagan; Mike (Elaine Terpening), Farmington; Valerie (Mike) Seamons, Elk Grove, CA; and Dave (Kerry), Las Vegas; grandchildren, Brenda Chada, Shelley (Dan) Wenner, Steve (Nicolle), Mary (Leang) Sarin, Theresa Poechmann, Angie (Trever) Stockton, Sam (Heather) Johnston, Annie (Brandon) Woodard, Kittra (Josh) Snodgrass, and Travis (Amy); great grandchildren, Ethan and Evie Wenner; Emerson Poechmann, Lexie, Hailey, and Levi Sarin; Brodey, Jett, Levi, and Violet Johnston; Urijah, Rueger, Kinsley, and Orren Woodard; Avery, Judah, Gideon, and Benaiah Snodgrass; and Gabe and Logan Poechmann; and many relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11:00 am Wednesday, June 12th, at Roberts Funeral and Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Visitation 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Consider honoring her memory by donating to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (West St. Paul) or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.