Joyce R. Zech, 92, of Austin, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at Comforcare Good Samaritan Center.

Joyce R. Peterson was born Nov. 2, 1922, in Austin, Minnesota. She attended school in Freeborn County. On Sept. 1, 1942, she married Frederick Zech. The couple raised two children. Joyce worked in Austin at Nelson’s Supermarket, and then at Ankeny’s Dry Cleaners. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joyce also liked to crochet and shop. She grew up in the Oakland area before moving to Austin.

Joyce is survived by her children: Gary (Cynthia) Zech of Austin, and Betty Lees of Minneapolis; three grandchildren: James Zech of Minneapolis, Mark Lees of Elk River, Minnesota, Sara (Michael) Wessel of Blaine; two great-grandchildren: Brandon Wessel, and Jacob Wessel; three brothers: Harold Lechner of Austin, Dean (Marlene) Lechner, also of Austin, Earl Lechner of Rockwood, Iowa; nieces, nephews; other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Cora Lechner; her husband Frederick Zech in 2006; her sister-in-law Beverly Lechner; and three grandchildren in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with the Rev. Dr. Stephen DeFor officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be directed to recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.