Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Jul 7, 1943 - Jan 4, 2021 (Age 77)
I will miss Joe, he was like a brother to me. We went hunting and fishing together in our early years and we also went again in our later years. We had some great times together. GOD BLESS
William Holzschuh
January 15, 2021 | Tomahawk, WI
Our family is so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Garret,Jeanne, Meghan and Matthew Shruck
Jeanne Shruck
January 14, 2021 | Rhinelander, WI | Friend
He was a shining light in my life, and he meant the world to me throughout my life. He was always one to crack jokes, and put a smile on everyone’s face. We all miss him, and Uncle Bill will miss him dearly. Our condolences to you and your family.
Ann Cagle
January 14, 2021 | Bakersfield, CA | Family
My brother was one of the kindest guys I know. Always family first. I loved how he was with his kids. I love his smile, and his laughter. also playing cribbage with him. I'm truly going to miss him. xoooxxxx RIP dear guy.
Fern Castrale
January 14, 2021 | OCALA, FL
For the paper
January 11, 2021
We love you grandpa
Forever in our hearts as the heart of our family
Deanna Gechas
January 08, 2021 | Almond, WI | Family
Daddys girl
I love you so much Dad will miss you.Tell we see each other again
Doreen Bailey
January 07, 2021 | Rhinelander, WI | Daughter
Joseph C. Gechas
1943 ~ 2021
Age ~ 77
Joseph C. Gechas, age 77, died on January 4, 2021 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital due to extreme heart failure.Joe was born on July 7, 1943 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to Anthony and Beverly Gechas. They returned to Rhinelander and Joe was raised here. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Rhinelander High School.
Joe has one sister; Fern (Jim) Castole in Ocala, Florida and one brother; Tim (Carla) Gechas in Juneau, Wisconsin.
He was married to Marjorie Smith on May 18, 1968. They had six children; Amie Santini, Doreen (Jack) Bailey, twin sons; Joseph (Michelle) Gechas and James Gechas, Andrew (Joanna) Gechas and Trisha (Jason) Zunk. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; Deanna Gechas, Nicole Santini, Jacob Bailey, Abigail Gechas, Cayden Gechas, Jasper Gechas, Jude Zunk and Elena Zunk, sixteen nephews, eleven nieces and many great-nieces and nephews.
Joe was the best dad, grampa and uncle you could wish for!
Joe was an avid sportsman, enjoying all forms of hunting with gun and bows and fishing in the summer and winter ice fishing. He taught these skills to many family and friends. He had a vegetable garden every year and enjoyed helping his wife with her flower planters.
Joe was a very special person and if you knew him you loved him. His favorite line was “That will cost you a buck and a quarter” and for many years we could find $1.25 in strange places.
We have many special memories of Joe and he will be greatly missed.
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