Joan E. Brest, born August 23, 1932, went home to be with the Lord December 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Helen (Ramby) Kleinpaste; sisters, Alberta (Robbie) Robinson, Helen (Calvin) Williams, and Phyllis (Warren) Bemis; niece, Polly Turner; nephew, Tommy Williams, and great-granddaughter, Sarah Wilder. She is survived by her adoring husband of 63 years, Paul Brest; son, Dennis (Tracy) Brest; granddaughters, Michele (Steven) Wilder and Aimee (Clay) Sparks; 12 great-grandkids, as well as several nieces and nephews. Joan was a member of Mary, Help of Christians Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles where she was a past Madam President. She loved her family and loved to travel.