Joyce Perryman, of Antigo, died Friday, February 8, 2019, at Rosalia Gardens under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. She was 80 years old. She was born on April 3, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois.

She was raised in Illinois and received a Masters of fine arts degree from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. She moved from Illinois to Post Lake in 1983 and to Antigo in 1994. She was a free lance writer for 23 years.

She leaves five children Jeff Baer, Kathy (Paul) Elbe, Steve (Mary) Baer, Katie (Steve) Larson, Chris (Mike) Straley; thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Zach Weber officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Holy Family Cemetery, Elcho.

Visitation will be at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services.

Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.