Mary Joy Luhman, age 79, of Clear Lake, Wisconsin - formerly of Deer Park, Wisconsin - passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home.

Mary was born on February 14, 1940 in Amery, Wisconsin to Carl and Hazel (Frederick) Thompson. She attended Clear Lake High School and graduated in 1958. On September 12, 1959, she was united in marriage to John Luhman at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Deer Park, Wisconsin.

Mary worked with her husband and they owned J &M Printing in Deer Park, Wisconsin. They both took tremendous pride in working hard to grow and manage their successful business. After they retired, John and Mary moved to Hayward, Wisconsin. They built a home on Nelson Lake where they enjoyed lake life and made many wonderful friends. They spent time together, golfing, enjoying the lake and the all the activities of northern Wisconsin. Mary worked at the Four Seasons Resort on Nelson Lake helping with Friday Night Fish Fry and filling in where needed. She enjoyed traveling, snowmobiling, puzzles and golfing. In her golf circle, her shot was called "The Mary Luhman" and she had the first Hole-In-One at the Clear Lake Golf Course.

She adored her family and treasured her friends.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, John; two children, Dan and Cheryl (Greg); grandchildren, Kelly and Brett; brother, Kermit Thompson, as well as other relatives and many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hazel Thompson; siblings, Carl Thompson, Eileen Rothe, Donna Warner and infant granddaughter, Madeline.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Wisconsin with Pastor Bryan Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin.

In Lieu of flowers memorials to the family are preferred.