Born into Eternal Life on May 19, 2018, at age 96. Reunited with his late wife Elizabeth “Betty” (nee David). Beloved husband of Suzanne Booz. Loving father of Mary (Terry) Birk and David (Lisa) Booz. Dear grandfather of Elizabeth (Aaron) Shelman, Anne Roesler (Josh Levenson), Kailyn Booz and Allison Booz. Great-grandfather of Joseph and Genevieve Shelman and Grace Roesler-Levenson. Brother of Edmund (Lorraine) Bowes. Also loved and will be missed by step-children, dear family and friends. Preceded in death by his siblings Lorraine, Ralph, and Dolores.
Joe was a dedicated employee of the Milwaukee Journal for over 40 years. He served his country during WWII in the US Airforce. He was a member of Lumen Christi Church and served as an usher for numerous years.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, from 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM. A Celebration of Life at 6:30 PM. Private interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
A special thank you to the staff at Dickson Hollow and to Serenity Hospice for their care of Joe.