Joan Morris, 78, passed away peacefully in her room at Century Oaks, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Joan was born October 20, 1939 in Gray Summit, daughter of the late Francis Ringkamp and wife Lucille nee Lewis.

Joan was best known for her teaching career at Pond and Green Pines elementary schools. Joan dedicated her life to teaching kids. She loved the challenge of opening young minds and helping them to fall in love with learning.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donovan Morris and her son Jonathan Morris.

She is survived by her loving son, JD Morris; her cherished sisters, Jean Whitworth, Joan's twin, and Marilyn Viehmann; other relatives and many friends.