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Joseph Wierschem Obituary

Wierschem, Joseph G. Age 95 of Minneapolis, formerly Milwaukee, passed away May 14, 2019. Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Louise (Wood); children John (Diane) Wierschem, Dr. Catherine (Paul) Gatto, Joseph (Debra) Wierschem, Thomas (Mary) Wierschem, Barbara Wierschem & Mary Wierschem; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Nicholas and Theresa Werwie Wierschem; sister Dorothy Meiers. Joe was born on December 22, 1923 in Kenosha, WI. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II. Former employee of Louis Allis Co., Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, May 20 at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, 155 Cty. Rd. 24, Medina, MN. Visitation Monday at church from 9-11 AM. Interment Holy Name Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Interfaith Outreach, Holy Name of Jesus or Ascension Church and School. www.gearty-delmore.com 763-553-1411

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 19, 2019.

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Thomas John Klein

September 29, 2019

I met Joe through his connection to the Cookie Cart. He was dedicated to their work and the kids having a brighter future. I loved that his vision of life was much bigger than his own concerns.

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George Grimm

May 19, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to John and Diane and the whole family in this time of sorrow.

Peg Beltrand

May 16, 2019

Louise, We are sitting in our porch looking out at your old home and remembering the greatness of neighbors gone by. Love you two. Will always remember Joes kindness and wise words. Love you, Duane & Peg

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

155 Cty. Rd. 24, Medina, MN

May

20

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

155 Cty. Rd. 24, Medina, MN

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Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels - Plymouth Chapel

15800 37th Ave North, Plymouth, MN 55446

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