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1947
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2024
Joseph Garde Obituary
Edwardsville - Joseph Charles Garde was born in Edwardsville to the late Charles and Dorothy (Kniser) Garde on September 10, 1947. Joe died in Edwardsville on September 7, 2024.
Joe was a friend to many.
He was an artist, a craftsman, and a 50 year "Ride or Die" Harley Davidson Guy. Joe could build anything, from a birdhouse to a Jet engine. He once said "I could do brain surgery, if I had a manual". He began building boxes for cremains of family and friends. Beautiful works of art, with Mahogony, Cherry, Teak, etc. inlays. He recently built a "coffin" for his own ashes.
Joe was fortunate to be a double transplant recipient.
He attended St. Boniface Catholic grade School, where he served as an altar boy. He graduated with the EHS class of 1965.
Joe was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served a tour of duty in Viet Nam.
He is survived by Lynn Troekler, sisters Mary Thomason and husband Ray, Jeanne Garde Price and husband Tom, brother Jerry Keyes, brother in law Talbert Eisenberg. Nieces and nephews and many cousins. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dorothy Ann Garde Eisenberg and, brother Daniel John Garde. His friends and family celebrated his life with a bonfire!
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Memories and Condolences
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Talbert Eisenberg
November 10, 2024
RIP my friend, so many memories, you will be remembered
Judy Garner Johnson
November 7, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I remember Joe being a great dancer in high school.
Betty and Cletus Garde
November 7, 2024
Rest in peace Joe! You served in our wedding & we'll never forget you. Your one of the good guys!
Tom and Jean Garde Price
November 6, 2024
Thanks for the memories Big Brother! Rest in peace.
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