Joni Haldeman passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her home in De Kalb, Texas. She was 67.
Joni was born October 18, 1955 in Texarkana, Texas to Leslie E. “Tank” and Anna Mae “Sucky” Tidwell. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a retired Judge for the city of De Kalb.
Her love of her hometown was deep and she relayed that spirit in abundance. Joni will be fondly remembered as the “Oktoberfest Fairy,” as her leadership as chairperson made each Oktoberfest a special occasion. She was a Trustee and Historian for the Old De Kalb Cemetery, spending countless hours researching the dear people who passed this way before us. Through her, they continued to live in our hearts and minds. Joni was a De Kalb Chamber of Commerce former board member and a founder of the Friends of the Williams House Museum, putting her “one of a kind” mark on each organization she contributed to. She will be missed greatly by her family and her beloved community.
