IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joyce "Dodo"

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Ninham

April 10, 1935 – November 1, 2021

Obituary

Joyce "DoDo" Ninham, 86, Green Bay, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. She was born April 10, 1935, to the late Benjamin and Amy (Leicher) Ninham. Joyce was united in marriage to Biddy Paul Wade Sr. Joyce was instrumental as a volunteer in the Milwaukee community. She fostered many children, as well as families, too many to count. Some of the programs she was involved in were United Indians of Milwaukee, Siggenauk Center of Milwaukee, Congregation of the Great Spirit Church, Milwaukee, Indian Community School of Milwaukee, and St. Augustine Parish, Chicago, where she worked along side her mother and brother to coordinate services for the native community. DoDo is survived by her children; Obbie, Gayle, Linda, Roberta, BJ, Donnie, Gina, Cricket (Maria), and Doogie. She is further survived by 83 grandchildren, 125 great grandchildren, and 45 great great grandchildren. Her siblings; Poky (Alex), Guy, Chief, Tiny (David), Fr. Paul, Robert, Norbert "Kenny" (Diane), and Boom (Effie). Joyce was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Amy, her husband Biddy Paul Wade Sr., her children, Cindy, Ardis, Geronimo, Smiley, George, and Stewart. DoDo was also preceded in death by her grandsons Cody and Jeffrey, granddaughters Abby, Amy, and Melissa, as well as siblings Patsy, Joe, Lyle, Jeanie, and Wayne. Friends may call after 12:00PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, until time of service at 4:00PM.
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Services

Visitation

Calendar
November
6

Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory

305 N 10th St, De Pere, WI 54115

12:00 - 4:00 pm

Masks are required, per family request.

Service

Calendar
November
6

Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory

305 N 10th St, De Pere, WI 54115

Starts at 4:00 pm

Masks are required, per family request.

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