Joan Rykert, 86, of Howard City, MI, passed away on May 12, 2023 after a long battle with lung disease.

Joan was born on 4/29/1937 to Lila & Dewey Yanke in Lakeview, MI. After graduating from Lakeview HS in 1955 she met Ronald A. Rykert, and they wed on July 9 1955, going on to have 4 children, Kenneth (Carolyn) Rykert, Tamra (Rick Zylstra), Timothy (Kathy Dietzel) Rykert, and David Rykert. Joan worked at Zylstra's Restaurant for many years with family and made many friends.    After retiring, Joan spent her time camping and traveling with family & friends.

 Joan was predeceased by daughter,  Tamra Joan Zylstra, parent's  Lila & Dewey Yanke, and siblings, Beatrice, Bernard, Clarence, Jean, Jane, and Doris . She is survived by husband Ronald Rykert, children, Kenneth Rykert, Timothy Rykert, David Rykert, siblings Delbert Yanke, Shirley Yanke, Lee (Jane) Yanke and  8 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren].

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at the Coral, MI cemetary sometime in the future.

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