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Joseph Socher Obituary

Socher, Joseph R. "Joe" Age 82. Of Muskego. Passed away Tue., April 29, 2008. Preceded in death by his wife Carol, after 45 years of marriage. Survived by his son Jeffrey and 2 granddaughters, Jessica and Alyssa. Joe was a WWII veteran as a Navy Petty Officer, a long time employee of the Harnischfeger Corp. (Joy Global) Engineering Dept., and also a Wisconsin State Fair Security Officer. He was a 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member, member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion. He was also on the board of Waukesha County District 83 for the Selective Service as well as a founding member of St. Leonard's Church, and a member of the Holy Name Society and Ushers. A visitation will be held Sat., May 3, from 9-11AM, at St. Leonard's Congregation, W173 S7743 Westwood Dr., Muskego followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Family and friends may meet at 12:45PM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Chapel for final interment. HARTSON FUNERAL HOME

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 30, 2008.

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Harnischfeger Retirees Executive Board And Members

May 7, 2008

To the Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. He will be missed at our Retiree meetings.

Rich and Heidi Dix

May 5, 2008

Jeff, Jessie and Alyssa,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. He will be missed. Now when I look over the fence, I still expect him to wave or say hello. May God bless you and watch over you all. And know that he is no longer in pain, yet reunited with Carol.

Heidi, Rich and family

Craig Kvalheim

May 3, 2008

Jeff and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was my Godfather. As a young boy I had the good fortune to spend time with this interesting and thoughtful man. He left a lasting impression and will be missed.

Jim Parish

May 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

From another State Fair ex-employee of the Police Dept. 1969-1994

Dr. Mary Martens

May 1, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. My condolences to your family.

I worked with him for many years at the fair when I was an officer in the police department. I always enjoyed his company. He will be missed.

Shannon D'Amato

April 30, 2008

We're very sorry to hear of the loss of your father & grandfather. Your grandfather was a sweet man. I enjoyed hearing his stories at your high school graduation. May he watch over from Heaven above.

April 30, 2008

Jeff and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Such a surprise. Such a fast change in Joe's health. I got just a glimpse of Joe before he got too sick to be himself. He was a determined man. He would do exercises and activities but "none of those funny ones now, just the ones that matter". He spoke loudly and could command the room. But he showed a kind edge to others and could wait...just a bit...if he had to :)I'm sorry to only have known him for a short time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve,
Leslie Cannestra
Occupational Therapist at Tudor Oaks

kofc council #6448 muskego

April 30, 2008

the socher family

we are sorry for your lose and send our deepest condolenses .

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of the knights of columbus #6448

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