Joan Marie Septer, 92, of New London, died, September 3, 2022 at New London Care Initiatives. She was born May 16, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, to Joseph and Ida Willey Brown. On July 3, 1948 she married Ralph Edwin Septer in New London. Ralph died October 6, 2009.
She was a graduate of New London High School; went to beauty school; attended electrical tech classes while working at Emerson’s and graduating from nursing school at Burlington Community College. She retired after years of working as a nurse at New London Care Center.
Joan was of the Christian faith, enjoyed camping and fishing with her husband, knitting, needlework and solving 3D puzzles.
She is survived by her son Russell (Gail) Septer of Davenport; daughter Sharon (Larry) Moore of Burlington; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Sue Moore of Burlington; two brothers, Daryl Brown of Burlington and Bill Brown of New London; and nieces and nephews. Preceding Joan in death were her parents; husband; one son Terry Septer; brothers, Dan and Donnie; and sister, Dorothy Blanchard.
According to her wishes her body has been cremated and graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., September 8th at Brooks Cemetery, rural New London. Pastor David Mixon will officiate. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse). Online condolences can be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.