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Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 10, 2015.

Joseph James Wodele, 57 of Wabasha, died Tuesday, April 7, after a four-year-long battle with metastatic colon cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born April 22, 1957, in Wabasha, the eldest son of James and Anna Mae (Tentis) Wodele. He was a 1975 graduate of Wabasha-Kellogg High School.

Joseph worked as a farmer on the Wodele family farm and for 28 years at Federal Mogul in Lake City, as an inspector, and then TP Liners. He was a member of the Local 650 Union. He retired from Federal Mogul in 2010 because of failing health.

Joseph married Jacquelyn Emmons Dec. 3, 1988, in Wabasha on the family farm.

Joe was a quiet and soft-spoken man who was dearly loved by his family and many friends. His interests included deer hunting with his brothers and friends, farming his land and gardening. He was also an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Gophers. He especially loved spending time with his grandson, Cullan Joseph.

He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Wodele, Wabasha; children, April Wodele (Chris Roth) Zumbro Falls, Erek Wodele, Winona, and Connor Wodele, Wabasha; grandson, Cullan Roth, Zumbro Falls; mother, Anna Mae Wodele, Wabasha; siblings, Gail Wodele, Wabasha, Nancy (Joel) Stoltz, Plainview, Susan (William) Krause, Plainview, June (Michael) Maddox, Montpelier, Ind., Thomas (Leah) Wodele, Elgin, Timothy Wodele, Wabasha; father and mother-in-law Harold and Mary Emmons, Winona; brothers-in-law, Jeffrey Emmons, Winona, Michael Emmons, Rochester, Scott (Josie) Emmons, Dodge, Wis.; sister-in-law, Patricia (Gary) Dare, Winona; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Wodele, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

In accordance with Joseph's wishes, his body has been cremated. A time to celebrate Joe's life and extend sympathy to his family will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha.

A brief prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. officiated by Deacon John Hust. At the conclusion of the service, the celebration of Joe's life will continue at the Burkhardt-Roemer VFW Post, 138 2nd St. E. Wabasha.

The Abbott Funeral Home of Wabasha is in charge of arrangements. www.abbottfh.com

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phil Kalmes

April 15, 2015

To Joes family, I got to meet and play basketball with Joe for several years back in the late 70's and early 80's. with the Altura Jaycees basketball team. Joe was a hell of a player,As great of a player that Joe was, he was a much much better person!! I truly mean that. We had a lot of fun back in those days.I wish I could have kept in touch with you my friend. Its going to my lose and many other peoples lives you have touched. I last saw Joe about 10 years ago, we a great time catching up, I told him looked like he could still play basketball. He just laughed. Again, Very very sad and sorry for your lose. but we will see him again somday.