Wieder, Joan (November 28, 1939—August 23, 2023)

From Kew Gardens, NY, Joan obtained a B.A. degree in anthropology/sociology from Grinnell College in June 1961. She lived in Haines and Loose Halls. She then attended Vanderbilt University School of Law, where she was on the Business Staff of the Vanderbilt Law Review and where she obtained her LL.B. degree in 1964.

Her legal career started in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and at least four years with the U.S.

Interstate Commerce Commission. At the latter she was in charge of a series of investigations into the entire railroad-rate structure. She then relocated to San Francisco, California for a 40-year career with the National Labor Relations Board as an Administrative Law Judge hearing cases throughout the Western states.

Joan had many interests and passions in life. She became an Expert Marksman as a Richmond Rod and Gun Club member and participated in several competitions. She also traveled the world for many years, often on safari and scuba diving expeditions, furthering her great appreciation of nature and the outdoors.

Joan loved animals and was particularly fond of the Miniature Schnauzer breed. She was an active member of the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Northern California for over 30 years and served as the Club’s Parliamentarian. In her later years, she was a big supporter of breed rescue. Locally, she served on the Dangerous Dog Committee in her community.

After retiring in 2001, Joan enjoyed many years of classes at the College of Marin, painting and sculpting, including photo editing, art, filmmaking, adaptive PE, and yoga.

Duane W. Krohnke (author)

Around 2010 she served as a member of the District Modernization Committee of the College of Marin in California.

Duane W. Krohnke

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