JoAnn Rudroff (nee Vogt), 87, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.
She was born July 23, 1938.
She retired from Emerson Electric.
JoAnn stayed busy volunteering at the USO with her husband and visiting nursing homes and shut-ins.
She was a social butterfly, making friends everywhere she went and keeping a busy calendar.
JoAnn was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Duchesne Council 2951, Senior Club and Ladies Club of Sacred Heart Florissant (formerly St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Church) and 49RS Senior Club in West Alton.
She enjoyed a multitude of card and tabletop games, besting nearly all of her opponents. She also loved to cook, fish, travel, and take care of her family, of whom she was so proud.
JoAnn was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary Eloise; sister, Mary Louise Mincher (nee Vogt); and brother, Robert J. Vogt.
She is survived by devoted and loving husband of 63 years, Elmer F. Rudroff; son, Gregory and wife Susan; daughter, Linda Antonacci and husband Joseph; grandchildren, Patrick Rudroff, Sarah Wildhaber and husband Joe and Isabelle Antonacci; great-grandson, Lane Wildhaber; step grandchildren,Tom Antonacci and wife Ali and Jessica Antonacci; step great-grandchildren, Addie, Joe, Jack, Gia and Sophia Antonacci, and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Jan. 12, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain, with Fr. William Debo officiating.
Interment was in Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the James S. McDonnell USO.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
