Joan Wieder (1939-2023) American, Bronze Head Sculpture. "Head of a Woman." Signed on back of sculpture. 

Size: 13 X 7 1/2 X 15 in. 

#3976 . 

Joan Wieder was born on November 28th, 1939 in Pearl River, New York. Her family moved throughout the country when she was young, but she grew up mainly on the East Coast. She attended Grinnell College in Iowa and subsequently the School of Law at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Her love of the law initially led her to a position with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington, DC. She then relocated to San Francisco to accept an appointment with the Department of Labor. She completed her 40-year career with the National Labor Relations Board as an Administrative Law Judge, hearing cases throughout the Western states. In addition to being an Expert Marksman as a Richmond Rod and Gun Club member, she traveled the world for many years, often on safari and scuba diving expeditions, furthering her great appreciation of nature and the outdoors. She was an active member of the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Northern California for over 30 years and served as the Club’s Parliamentarian. 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. She passed away peacefully at The Bluffs in Novato, California, on August 26th, 2023.