JoAnn Marie (Larson) Root Obituary (1937 - 2021)

Born Mar 24, 1937, JoAnn Marie (Larson) Root attended Waseca High School in Waseca, MN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Joann Marie (larson) Root.

Graduation Year	Class of 1955
Date of Birth	Mar 24, 1937
Date of Passing	Jul 13, 2021
About	JoAnn Marie (Larson) Root age 84, of Waseca passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by Team Root, on July 13, 2021. JoAnn was born on March 24, 1937, to Orville and Margaret (Wodarczak) Larson in Owatonna, Minnesota. She attended grade school at Sacred Heart school in Waseca, but later transferred to the public school since they had more classes to offer. She graduated with the class of 1955. JoAnn married Leland Root, her high school sweetheart January 14, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca at 9:00 AM. Together they raised 5 children and over the 65 plus years together, Team Root grew to 74, plus one adopted grandchild. JoAnn worked at EF Johnson Company for 29 years, until her retirement. Throughout their years together, JoAnn and Lee enjoyed sporting events, play performances, band and choir events. They enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and then settled during the winter months in Mesa, AZ. They cherished many friendships over the years. JoAnn was known in the family for her busy work of quilting, counted cross stitch and knitting mittens. She enjoyed playing cards, garage sales, and eating out at new spots. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband, Lee Root of 65 years & 7 months of marriage; brother, Bob (Barb) Larson of Mound; five children, fifteen grandchildren, and thirty-two great-grandchildren. Also brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Leona Wenzel, Lowell Root, Lester & Minnie Root, Lyle & Sharon Root, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Kathy Weisser, grandsons, Jacob & Jason Yess, mother- & father-in-law, Enoch and Irene Root, sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Leta & Lawrence Clemons, Bev Root, Lyndel & Florence Root.