JoAnne Reno

JoAnne ("Jo") Marie Reno of Ham Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 11, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1951, in Grand Forks, ND to Lawrence and Henrietta Ruedebusch. JoAnne touched the lives of many with her supportive, loving, and creative nature. She spent 34 years working at General Mills and was admired for her integrity, common sense and sense of humor.

JoAnne had a special love for all things Disney, finding joy in the magic and treasuring the memories that made it so meaningful to her. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, a hobby that allowed her to express her creativity and preserve special moments through photos, scrapbooks, and keepsakes. She was known for her caring nature, thoughtfulness, and the love she showed to those around her.

JoAnne is lovingly remembered by her children, James Reno and Jennifer Nordine; her siblings, Edna Ruedebusch, Albert Ruedebusch, Karen Nichols, and Patty Ruedebusch; her sisters-in-law, Cherie Ruedebusch and Jill Thompson; her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Olsen; and her son-in-law, Troy Nordine; her grandchildren, Megan Steckman, Kiley Reno, Dylan Reno, Tori Notch, Douglas Nordine, Tess Nordine, Jasi Nordine, Jaydan Nordine; niece, Krystena Borth; and three great grandchildren. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Henrietta Ruedebusch, and her sister, Mary Bertleson.

She will be remembered for her kind heart, creative spirit, love of Disney, and the lasting memories she leaves behind with all who knew and loved her. Please visit JoAnne's memorial page to share your memories and upload photos that celebrate her life. The stories and memories shared will serve as a comforting reminder on those fortunate enough to know her.

A graveside burial service (outdoors) will be held for anyone who would like to pay their respects:

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00am
(there will be a short visitation starting at 9:30am)
Epiphany Catholic Church, East Cemetery
1900 111th Avenue NW
Coon Rapids, MN

To celebrate her love of Disney, please feel free to wear Disney apparel to the service.