Joseph L. Karaba Jr.

Joseph L. Karaba Jr. obituary, Mellen, WI

Joseph L. Karaba Jr.

Joseph Karaba Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mountain Funeral Homes - Ashland on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Joseph L. Karaba, Jr., age 89, of Ashland, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Ashland Health Services in Ashland. He was born on March 20, 1936, in Moquah, WI, the son of Joseph and Bertha Karaba, Sr.
Joseph was an Ashland High School graduate and worked as a dedicated farmer and logger for much of his life. He also served his country as a member of the National Guard. Joseph will be remembered for his strong work ethic and quiet strength.
He is survived by his sons, Earl, Eugene, and Kevin Karaba; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his sister, Helen Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Yvonne; his brother, Ted; and his sister, Lillian Billings.
There will be no formal Funeral Service at this time.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ashland and Mellen, WI.
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