Joseph J. Sterzinger
Joseph J. Sterzinger
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Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, with Father Andrew Dickinson officiating.
Joseph passed away Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen.
Joseph was born March 19, 1930, to Joseph V. and Viola E. (Long) Sterzinger in Ivanhoe, Minn. He married Margaret Eileen "Peg" Berks July 4, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Joe and his family moved to Mankato, Minn., until 1962, when they moved to Aberdeen. Joe worked for Lever Brothers Company from 1962 to 1992, when he retired.
Joe enjoyed spending time and being a prankster with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with spending time with his family, he enjoyed gardening, hunting, woodworking and having a dog by his side. Joe loved talking politics, world news and trying to solve the world problems.
Surviving Joe are his children: Frank (Darla) Sterzinger of Minneapolis, Minn., Joe (Deb) Sterzinger of Aberdeen, S.D., Charles (Shelli) Sterzinger of Minneapolis, Minn., Billy Sterzinger of Aberdeen, S.D., Pete (Jodi) Sterzinger of Minneapolis, Minn., Mary (Pat) Kellar of Yankton, S.D., Katie (Steve) Meier of Aberdeen, S.D., and Barb (Fred) Wollman of Bath, S.D.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Koopman of Ivanhoe, Minn., and Arlene Dahl of Marshall, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two sisters.
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Samantha Wollman
September 22, 2008
I thought the death of Grandpa Joe was a dream. It wasn't. It was reality. I'm sorry for the passing to you all of Grandpa Joe. We all miss you!!
Mary Gruman
September 22, 2008
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Bob and Mary Gruman
Sarah Sterzinger
September 21, 2008
I Love you Grandpa with all my heart!!!
MISS YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!!!
Gina, Joe and Katie Gruman
September 21, 2008
Gina and I were so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of your Dad and it sure was true he was a prankster. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
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