Joyce L. Montag, 77, of Burnet passed away May 5, 2015. She was born July 20, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Charles Arthur Parske and Leona Madeline Ringle Parske.

She graduated St. Aloysius Grade School in West Allis, Wisconsin, graduated from St. Pius XI High School in Milwaukee and attended Alverno College in Milwaukee. She married Eugene J. Montag August 3, 1957, in West Allis, Wisconsin.

The family moved to Creston, Iowa in 1969 where she became interested in health care delivery and planning. In 1973 and 1975 Governor Robert D. Ray appointed her to terms on the Iowa Comprehensive Health Planning Council which was charged with developing health services to the citizens of Iowa. The second term Joyce was elected chairperson of the Council and traveled the state addressing all 99 county medical societies to gather their views. In 1977 the Iowa Medical Society honored her with an award for her achievement for work with the Council.

The year 1978 brought Joyce and family to Burnet. Burnet was a quiet life until Joyce opened a women's clothing store. During the 15 years she had the store there were outlets in Buchanan Dam, Kingsland, and Marble Falls. She retired in 2005.

Joyce is survived by her husband Deacon Eugene J. "Gene" Montag, daughter Lynette Autry and husband Rick of Des Moines, Iowa, sons Guy Richard Montag and wife Sandra of Ankeny, Iowa, James Charles Montag and wife Diane of Leander, Christopher Davis Montag and wife Martiza of San Angelo. Also surviving are grandchildren Eric, Brian, Stephane, Wendy, Spencer and wife Shannon, Tiana, Sasha, and Matthew and great grandchildren Isabelle and Raymond; sister Arlene Jackson and husband Robert of Clermont, Florida and sister-in-law Connie Weiler and husband Gerald. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.