John Derting

hey moved to LaCrosse where they had four children, Patricia, Tom “Sam”, Barbara and Catherine. In LaCrosse, they owned and operated a bakery for four years. They then moved to Blair and operated a farm before selling it and moving to Whitehall. Joan was employed by the Blair-Taylor School District as a teaching assistant for 19 years. Upon retirement, she engaged in numerous activities. Joan has ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, there will be a private family burial. The Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall is assisting the family with arrangements.