Joan M. Erlitz, age 93 of Rhinelander, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Seasons of Life Hospice in Woodruff. She was born March 22, 1927, to Oral and Clara (Sampson) Wood.

Joan is survived by her children, Mary Erlitz of Minocqua, Laurie (John) Jorgenson of Shawano, and Paul Erlitz of Rhinelander; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy Hunter of Rhinelander, Janet Huebner of Rhinelander and Sarah (John) Kirsch of Neenah.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lavern H. “Bud” Erlitz; brothers, Richard Wood and Tom Wood; sister and brothers-in-law, Carole (Eugene) Reich, Richard Hunter and Howard Huebner.

A private family service will be held in the future. (Hildebrand Funeral Home)