Joseph Lee Griese

Joseph Lee Griese

Joseph Griese Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 30, 2025.
New Berlin - Passed away unexpectedly, but surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, age 70. Survived by his wife Sue (nee Herman) Griese of 42 years. Further survived by his sons Mike (Claire) and Dan (Courtney). Also survived by his grandchildren Noah, Stefan, and Luca, and brothers David (Stefanie) and Jim (Hanna). Joseph is survived by his many nieces, nephews, and other family.

Preceded in death by parents James (Lee) and Margaret Griese, brother Tom, and sister Barb.

Joseph was a proud graduate of Ripon High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Joseph was a real estate entrepreneur, also working in asset management at Citibank and BMO. Joseph was also co-owner of Cleveland Pub.

Visitation to be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 12700 W Howard Ave. New Berlin, WI 53151. Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 1:30 PM.

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