Johanna Elizabeth Pesl

Johanna Pesl passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in her home in Spring, Texas at the age of 90. She was born on November 18, 1935, in Weimar Texas to Emil and Willie Jo Neiser. She is survived by her husband, Joseph J. Pesl and celebrated 65 years of marriage together. They have 6 children: Stephanie Love, Carl (Janet) Pesl, Martin (Becky) Pesl, Michelle (Brian) Johnson, Christopher Pesl, and Andrea (Michael) Stakes. Her family grew over the years with 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Johanna was also survived by her brother William Neiser, sister-in-law Virginia Neiser and brother-in-law Edwin Jo Peters. Preceded her in death are her parents Emil and Willie Jo Neiser, sister Karen Peters, brother Paul Neiser, and sister-in-law Darlene Neiser. Johanna was baptized only a day old on November 19, 1935, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Weimar. A very special day that also marked her parents’ first wedding anniversary. She attended St Michael’s School through the 8th grade and attended Weimar High School, graduating in 1954. Continuing her education, Johanna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Sacred Heart Dominican College in Houston in 1958. Johanna devoted her entire professional career caring for others, while working for the same family of doctors in a private practice as a nurse. Her dedication to patients and the medical field spanned decades of 36 years until her retirement in 1994. On April 23, 1960, Johanna married Joseph “Jodie” Pesl at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Weimar. Together they built a loving family and raised six children: Stephanie, Carl, Marty, Michelle, Chris and Andi. As parents, they had a strong devotion to the Catholic faith, by teaching their children how to pray the rosary as a part of their faithfulness to pray a rosary every day of their life together. They also dedicated one hour of Perpetual Adoration weekly for over 30 years at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Houston. Johanna enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life. She loved cooking, crocheting, ceramics, sewing and later making rosaries, continuing the tradition of her father and mother after they no longer could. She also had a deep appreciation for flowers, plants, birds and animals. Above all else, Johanna cherished time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her tremendous joy, especially in her later years along with extended family who will all remember her for her kindness, faith, and devotion to family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Johanna would want to be remembered for her love of family, her faith, and most importantly for her devotion to Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Johanna Elizabeth Pesl

November 18, 1935 - March 10, 2026