To view a livestream of the service visit http://bethanylutheran.tv/

Joanne Markle, 86, Velva, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.

Joanne Zietlow Markle was born to Isabelle and Carl Zietlow on December 28, 1934 in Minot, North Dakota.

Joanne attended a one room school for a time before graduating from Harrison School in 8 ^th grade. She later attended Minot Jr. High for 9 ^th grade and eventually graduated from Minot High School in 1952.

Joanne spent most of her childhood helping out on the family farm until losing her father from cancer while she was in the 10 ^th grade. Her first job was in high school where she worked at a State Theatre selling candy and popcorn. During her senior year of high school, she went out on job training at Winston-Newell Wholesale Food Co.

In 1955, Joanne married Darrell Markle in Minot, North Dakota. The couple made their home in Minot, where Joanne worked at the ASCS office for 15 years. Later on, Joanne managed the Rancher and Farmers Café at Harrington-Glick Livestock in Minot. Joanne bought Lariat Club in 1984, in which she owned and operated for 19 years, selling in 2003.

After selling, Joanne and Darrell moved to Arizona to enjoy retirement. Darrell later became sick, and the couple eventually moved back home to Velva, where they bought a house along with the Main Street Diner, operating it for 9 years.

Joanne will forever be remembered as a lover of the outdoors. She spent much of her time digging in the dirt planting trees, flowers, and numerous plants in her garden. Joanne especially enjoyed playing Pinochle at the Senior Center. She will be missed greatly by her family and many friends in Velva and surrounding areas.

Joanne is survived by her Daughters, Shelly Pross, Velva, Deanne Markle, Minot; Son Dan (Sonja) Jacobson, Fargo; Grandchildren, Sarah (Jason) Cooper, Gabe (Chelsie) Markle, Brandon Markle, Lexis (Chris) Hill, Vaughn Bossert and Dan Jacobson Jr.; Great Grandchildren, Lindley, Isla, McKenna and Caiden; Sister, Donna (Albert Wolfe); Sisters-in-law, Virginia Zietlow, Kay Perron and Brother-In-Law, Dan (Glenda) Markle and several Nieces and Nephews.

Joanne was preceded in death by her Parents, Isabelle and Carl Zietlow; Husband, Darrell Markle, Son Stewart Markle; Daughter, Cheryll Markle; Granddaughter, Ashley Pross, Sisters, Carol and Eileen Knutson; Brothers, Donald and Verne Zietlow and Niece, Debbie Wold.

Memorial Service: Friday, January 8 ^th 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minot, ND.  To view a livestream of the service visit http://bethanylutheran.tv/
Graveside Service: Rosehill Cemetery immediately following Memorial Service
Visitation: at Thomas Family Funeral Home Thursday January 7 ^th , 3:00-5:00 p.m.

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