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Joseph Lafollette Obituary
Georgetown - Joseph R. Lafollette, age 73 of Georgetown, DE formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Wilmington, DE on October 19, 1944 and proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Joe retired from the Army in 1983, where he was a certified air traffic controller.
After his retirement from the military, he served as the bartender for the West End Rod & Gun Club in Wilmington, DE for years. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, boating, shooting pool and going to the casino.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna Kahn and three brothers, Edward Kahn, Patrick Kahn and Frederick Kahn. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Ann L. Seidel; two sons, Eugene LaBelle of Middletown, DE and Paul LaBelle and his significant other, Michelle of Wilmington, DE; five grandsons, Christopher, Camryn, Austin, Mark and Aiden; two sisters, Trina Hottes and her husband, Ronald of Georgetown, DE and Irene Swiderski and her longtime companion, Patrick of Milton, DE and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services and burial are private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Joe's name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. The family would also encourage people to register with the Bone Marrow Registry to help fight leukemia by visiting www.bethematch.org
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
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Ken and Marge Taggart
July 8, 2018
Ann and Family,
Ken and i jut saw the news in the newspaper and are away from Delaware. We want to send our sincere condolences. We both have known Joe for most of our lives and tried to get together with him in the last few years, but schedules didn't quite sync up. The world has lost a good man, father, brother, and friend! Wishes for a fast journey to Heaven.
M C
July 7, 2018
I am truly and deeply sorry for you loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time (psalm 29:11)
M C
July 7, 2018
I am truly and deeply sorry for you loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Joseph. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during this difficult time (psalm 29:11)
RK
July 7, 2018
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
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