Joseph Paul "Joe" Lepinski

Joseph Paul "Joe" Lepinski obituary

Joseph Paul "Joe" Lepinski

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Joseph Lepinski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peterson Chapel – Buffalo on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Joseph "Joe" Paul Lepinski, age 71, of rural Buffalo passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on December 1, 1953 in Buffalo the son of Benedict & Lauretta (Moore) Lepinski.

Joe graduated from Buffalo High School in 1972. From 1972-1978 Joe worked out west in the mines and then in the seismic fields. Later he attended North Hennepin Technical College for electronic tech. He then owned his own electronics business and later at a local nursing home.

On May 9, 1980, Joseph P. Lepinski and Renee F. Dalbec were joined in holy marriage at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waverly. God blessed their marriage with three children.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, telling bad jokes, and having a beer with friends. In recent years, he enjoyed time with his grandchildren. Joe loved his wife, children and grandchildren deeply.

Survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years together: Renee F. Lepinski; children: Miranda (Todd) Peterson, Samantha (Kevin) Kenzler and Benjamin Lepinski; grandchildren: Payton & Quinn Peterson and Callan Kenzler; siblings: Margaret Randel, Mike (Lorrie) Lepinski, Jim (Pam) Lepinski, Judy (Brian) Loberg, Johnny (Janice) Lepinski and Mary (Brian) Benson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Dee Dalbec, Roger (Barb) Dalbec, Judy Florey, Roxanne Dalbec and Cherie (Chris) Carpenter; many other relatives and many friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law & mother-in-law Leonard & Viola Dalbec, a nephew Patrick Randel, brothers-in-law David Randel, Ralph Dalbec, Ross Florey and Ron Dalbec.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 11th at the Buffalo American Legion. Visitation will take place from 1:30-2:30, prayer service at 2:30, celebration with music, food and drinks to follow until 7:00 pm.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Peterson Chapel – Buffalo

119 Central Avenue North P.O. Box 397, Buffalo, MN 55313

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Upcoming Events

Oct

11

Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Buffalo American Legion

Buffalo

Send Flowers

Oct

11

Prayer Service

2:30 p.m.

Buffalo American Legion

Buffalo

Send Flowers

Oct

11

Celebration of Life

Buffalo American Legion

Buffalo

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Peterson Chapel – Buffalo