Joyce Mary Uecker (Goerke), loving wife, mother, sister, and “Nana,” went home to be with Jesus and her Lynn on January 22, 2022. Joyce was born the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Marohn) Goerke on September 26, 1939 in Maple Lake, MN. The Goerke family farm was a treasured place of her childhood where she enjoyed both the hard work and simplicities of farm life. She was baptized on October 22, 1939, attended parochial school and confirmed her Lutheran faith on June 1,1952 all at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Middleville Township. She graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1957. Joyce’s love for children and learning was nurtured at Concordia University – St. Paul, where she studied elementary education. She instilled the value of education in her family as both daughters continued her dream and became educators. On June 11, 1960, Joyce was united in marriage to Ronald Uecker at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. God blessed them with three children. Joyce and Ron settled in Buffalo in 1971 and became faithful members at St. John’s Lutheran Church where she served on the LWML, Country Fair and VBS committees. Joyce also served others through working at Hallmark and Discovery School. Their family grew with the addition of six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Joyce found great delight in spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed family vacations at Lutheran Island Camp. She was quick to provide support and a word of encouragement. “Do you know how much Nana loves you?” was an oft-repeated phrase that we all treasured. Joyce will also be remembered for her quick wit, kind heart, love for others, and elegance. She set the standard of fashion while still exuding that unique warmth, humbleness and openness that drew people of all ages to love her. She cherished hymns. Her life song of love for her Savior was filled with joy, hope and peace which flowed through her words and actions. She taught her family how to sing it – how to live and share God’s love. Joyce believed in the saving work of Jesus Christ. He alone is our hope! We are resurrection people. Joyce is preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Meredith; great grandson, Isaac Johnson; parents Arthur & Alice Goerke; sister, Jacqueline Johnson; brothers-in-law, Allen Karie and Ronald Zeidler. She is survived by her faithful, loving husband of 61 years, Ronald; children, Jill (David) Johnson and Nicolas (Stacy) Uecker; grandchildren, Peter (Stephanie) Johnson, Allison (Christopher) Pfleghaar, Elias, Olivia, Caden & Brandon Uecker; great grandchildren, Lucas & Grant Johnson; siblings, Doris Karie, Jane Zeidler and Todd (Monica) Goerke; also many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation for Joyce will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 6:30 pm at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church of Buffalo, MN. The Funeral Celebration of her faith and eternal life in Christ will be Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church of Buffalo, MN. Officiating will be Pastor Ryan Clark and Joyce’s grandson, Pastor Peter Johnson. Cross bearers will be Pastor David, Lucas & Grant Johnson. Casket bearers will be Peter Johnson, Allison Pfleghaar, Elias, Olivia, Caden & Brandon Uecker. Honorary casket bearers will be Christopher Pfleghaar, Stephanie Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Grant Johnson, Bonnie Uecker, Christine Stark, Darrell Uecker and Larry Uecker. Luncheon to follow at church. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery of Buffalo, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted to Noah’s Ark Preschool at St John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo, MN.