Joann M. Spicer, 84, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021 at her home under hospice care.

She was born in Bay City, Michigan on January 16, 1937 to the late Edward and Victoria Rotarius; one of ten children.

Joann married Robert E. Spicer on August 20, 1960 at West Baptist Church in Bay City.  Together they raised three children.

She was a member of the Bad Axe First Baptist Church.  Joann worked for the Bad Axe Public Schools as a cook for 24 years.

Joann is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bob Spicer of Bad Axe; her children: Jeffery Spicer of Manton, Mich., and Elizabeth A. Smith of Bad Axe; daughter-in-law, Lorrie Griffin-Spicer; grandchildren: Carrie Lynn Smith (significant other, Eric Koglin), Dennis (Rachel) Smith, and Michael Smith; great-grandchildren: Ava Smith, Bentley Rathje, Charlotte Koglin, Ethan Koglin, Chandler Smith and Berkleigh Smith.  She is also survived by her sisters: Shirley, Carol and Linda and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son: Darren Spicer; grandson, Bryan M. Smith; her brothers: John, who died in the Korean War, and Dick Rotarius.

Per Joann's wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City.  A memorial service will take place 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Bad Axe.

Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe First Baptist Church or to the family discretionary fund (c/o Robert Spicer).

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com