Joan E. Thompson

Joan E. Thompson, 95, of Fremont, OH, and formerly of Oak Harbor, OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born in Oak Harbor on February 18, 1926, a daughter of the late Chester W. & Orpha A. (Genzman) Yeisley. Joan was a 1944 graduate of Salem-Oak Harbor High School and was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Oak Harbor, where she was active in the Afternoon Guild. She worked as a waitress and barkeeper at the former Walt’s Tavern and Anchor Inn, both of Oak Harbor, but the job she considered the most important was as a caring wife, mom, and grandma. She dearly loved her family and her home, and greatly enjoyed being around people, which helped her excel at all her jobs! On April 16, 1946, Joan married Kenneth J. Thompson, and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2010 after nearly 64 years of marriage. She is survived by her children, Debra Brady, Catawba Island, and Tommy N. (Kathrynn) Thompson, Dundee, MI; sister, Diane Kaiser, Oregon, OH; 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Dennis L. Thompson, and Steven M. Thompson, brother, Robert Yeisley; sisters, Cindy McClellan and Mary Lou Berlin, and a granddaughter, Jody Miller. Visitation will be from 2-8 PM Tuesday at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 301 N. Locust St., Oak Harbor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 165 Toussaint St., Oak Harbor. Pastor Ryan Shields will officiate, and interment will follow at Salem Township Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Following the services, a luncheon will be held at the church. Those planning on making a memorial contribution are asked to please consider the Memorial Fund of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be shared at www.crosserfuneralhome.com.