Joan Louise Denzler

On June 5, 2024, Joan L. Denzler (nee Ludwig) passed away peacefully. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles G. Denzler; devoted mother of James M. Denzler, his wife Linda Wilkens, Robert L. Denzler, his wife Deborah; loving grandmother of Garrett H. Denzler, his wife Nicole B. Denzler; cherished great grandmother of Asher J. Denzler. In addition to her training and career as a Chemist and homemaker, she provided end-of-life care to her Father, Mother, and Husband. A tieless fan of tenpin bowling, Joan participated enthusiastically in many leagues, and extended her love of the sport to sharing it with the disabled for over 55 years. She was the recipient of numerous volunteer awards including the Baltimore County (BC) 50 year Service Award, BC Volunteer of the Year, BC National Multiple Sclerosis Society Volunteer Award, the Lois Marsiglia Memorial Award, American Red Cross Good Neighbor Award, Baltimore USBC Women’s Bowling Association 50 Years of Service Award, MD Chapter Multiple Sclerosis Society Outstanding Service Award, Women’s International Bowling, Congress Achievement Award, Perky Hornets MS Fix-It Award, and the Multiple Sclerosis Perky Hornets Program All-Time Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair RD, Nottingham, MD 21236, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. A prayer service will also be held at 3:30pm. Burial of ashes at Parkwood Cemetery will be on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joan’s name to American Red Cross.

Memory of Me

I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow

Of smiles

When life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering

Softly down the ways.

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve,

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave

When life is done.