Joanie Steinburg, age 76, of Cumberland, WI, died Sunday, July 27, 2025 in Rochester, MN. She was born on August 20, 1948 in Rice Lake to Warren and Adelaide (Boldt) Thomas. Joanie graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1966. She was married to Richard “Rich” Steinburg on October 26, 1970 in Cumberland, WI and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Joanie was a machinist for Thomas and Johnson Scale Service/Rice Lake Bearing Company and later she was also the bookkeeper for Community Motors in Cumberland for her husband. She later married Richard “Rick” Walker on March 18, 2021 in Rice Lake. Joanie loved life, enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan, was very artistic, had a beautiful smile, enjoyed cooking and entertaining, enjoyed listening to live music, and loved all of her animals that she raised.

She is survived by her husband, Richard “Rick” Walker; a brother, Donn (Cindy) Thomas; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard “Rich” Steinburg; her parents, Warren and Adelaide Thomas

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 2PM-8PM at the Corner Bar in Spooner, WI.

Last Update: Jul 31, 2025 7:18 am CDT