Called home to the Lord on September 22, 2020 at age 82. Devoted husband of the late Nancy Mary (nee Gnas). Proud father of Joseph (Heather) III, Kenneth, Teresa, Steven, Patricia and Barry. Generous grandfather of Brandi, Brittany, Steven Jr., Brett, Stevie, Joseph IV, Zaireth, Zeththin, Matthew, Zannah, Katrina and Nancy. Brother-in-law of Mary, Rosemary, Pat, Jim, Peter (Danette), Mary Ann, Diane and Keith. He was also loved and will be missed by additional family and friends. Preceded in death by his brothers Richard, John, Kenneth, Frank, sister Joanne, daughter-in-law Laura, sister-in-law Patricia, brothers-in-law Paul, Cliff, Gary, and Steve.
Joe loved hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. He was kind, generous and helpful to those in need. He was a friend to many and will be dearly missed.
Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 1, 2020, from 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Memorial service 7:00 PM. Urn burial at St. Adalbert Cemetery on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 1:15 PM, meet at office.