Obituary of Joan Sue Oberender

Passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023 at Havenwood of Burnsville surrounded by family at the age of 77. She was a resident of Burnsville.

Born November 28, 1945, in Dallas, TX, she was the loving daughter of Walter and Isola Fierge (Roberts).

Joan was a homemaker and stay at home mom for many years and enjoyed caring for other friends’ children until later in life when she took up being an Administrative Assistant until her retirement.

She was a devout Christian and enjoyed going to church and practicing her faith and sharing her love of the lord with her family and friends throughout her life.

Joan was also a talented artist and enjoyed drawing and painting artwork. She enjoyed socializing with her many friends and family and will be truly missed by all who’s life she touched.

Preceded in death by: Parents Walter and Isola Fierge, Husband Joseph Smith.

Survived by: Her husband Larry Oberender of Delano, they were married 14 years; her children Anna Werb of Burnsville and her children Morgan, Addison and Ada, Jason Smith and Stephanie Smith (Spouse) Of Land O’ Lakes, Fl and his children Taran and Ocean, Sister Becky Hix and Denny Hix (Spouse) and their children Adam and Tiffany.

Visitation will be held at Cremation Society of Edina, 7110 France Ave. S, on Thursday August 10, 2023 from 4pm – 7pm. Funeral will be on Saturday August 12, 2023 at South Twin Cities Church Of Christ 16120 Cedar Ave. Rosemount, MN 55068, 2:00 pm.