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Age 81, of Roseville; passed away November 28, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Helen.
Survived by wife of 55 years, Madelyn (née Smith); sons, Tim (Michelle) and Eric (Dana); grandchildren, Madison, Ashley, Joey, and Thomas; siblings, Pat Bruns, Steve, Mary Ramsdell, Vince (Carol), Andrea (Dan) Dorner, Angela (Henry) Hite, Dan, Don, and Dick; many other family and friends.
Proud US Navy veteran, and longtime member of the Roseville VFW and Rosetown Legion.
Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, December 12 at 10 AM at ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2090 N Hamline Ave, Roseville. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 11 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N Dale St at County Road B, and from 9-10 AM Thursday at the church.
Following the service, a celebration of Joe's life will be held from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Rosetown American Legion Post #542, 700 W. County Road C, Roseville.
Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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