Jo Marie (Neverdahl) Thein

Jo Marie Thein, 78, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on November 17, 1946, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas and June (Debee) Neverdahl. Jo Marie was raised in the Menomonie area and was a graduate of Menomonie High School. She later attended Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa.

On December 17, 1966, Jo Marie was united in marriage to Lawrence “Butch” Thein at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie, Wisconsin. One daughter, Patricia, was born to this union. Jo Marie worked as a waitress and helped on the family farm. Jo Marie helped in creating the Morning Mist Cabins in Garber.

Jo Marie was a longtime member of St. Michaels Catholic Church until it closed and then became a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garnavillo. She enjoyed playing golf, cards, and boating. Jo Marie loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Lawrence “Butch” Thein; her daughter, Patricia (Loras) Gerner of Garber; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Ethan) Christianson and Jared Gerner; six siblings, Dan (Pam) Neverdahl, Tom (Sue) Neverdahl, Mike Neverdahl, Pat (Cindy) Neverdahl, Lee (Kari) Neverdahl, and Lisa (Lester) Gribble; sister-in-law, Kathryn Brown; and many nieces and nephews.

Jo Marie was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Tim (Mary) Neverdahl.

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