Joan Elizabeth (Strawser) Studien, age 91, was called to her eternal home on May 18, 2021. Joan was a devout woman who loved the Lord and passed peacefully at home with her loving husband of nearly 70 years at her side.
Joan is survived by her husband Earl N. Studlien; her children: Carol (Studlien) Horan of Shirley MA, Sally (Studlien) St Pierre of Marlboro MA, Eric Studlien and Michelle (Gionet) Studlien of Leominster MA, Diane (Studlien) Sarver and her husband Richard Sarver of North Grafton MA, daughter in law Heather (Odman) Studlien Kaminski, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her parents John Strawser and Pauline (Light) Strawser, sister Marie L. (Strawser) Thomas, son Alan Studlien and grandson Jesse Sarver.
Joan was born on January 21, 1930 in Washington D.C. and received Holy Baptism at Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington. She graduated from McKinley High School, Washington D.C. 1948.
After graduation Joan went to work for the U.S. Navy Department. While there, in the summer of 1950, on a blind date, she met her future husband, Earl Studlien, who was serving at the Patuxant River Naval Air Station. It was truly a match made in heaven and they were married a year later on June 16, 1951 at Luther Place Memorial Church. One year later, on their first wedding anniversary, Joan gave birth to Carol. In 1956 the young family, now numbering four with the birth of Sally, moved to Massachusetts. First living in Sudbury then in Maynard. In 1960 they settled in a new home in Hudson where Joan spent her remaining years.
Joan loved being with family and friends and co-hosted many large family celebrations with them. A devout Christian, she spent much time in devotion and prayer with friends. She was an active member of Mount Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Acton. Joan enjoyed traveling and accompanied Earl in ventures to many distant countries.
Visiting hours are Friday May 21 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave (Rt 111) Acton. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 22 at 10:00 A.M. in Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave (Rt 111) Acton with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Parker St. Maynard, MA. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor's Aid Fund, PO Box 986, Acton, MA 01720.
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