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Joe Post passed away on August 12, 2012 at the age of 90 years. He was born on May 12, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. Joe was educated in the Chicago school system and attended Northwestern University. He was an Eagle Scout, attended the first scout jamboree in Washington, DC. and participated in the first Boys State in Illinois. Joe served in the Army Ski Troops during World War II.
Joe was one of the original pioneers in the McDonald restaurant chain, starting in Chicago in 1955 when there was just one store in operation. He started the first McDonald restaurant in Florida and later opened five restaurants in Springfield, Missouri where he retired in 1992. He was recognized by the McDonald Corporation with the Ronald McDonald award of recognition of civil involvement in the city of Springfield. Joe was the founder of the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks and was its first president.
Joe was the past president of the Board of Directors of Cox Health Systems and served as a director of the board for twenty five years.
Joe is survived by his wife Marilyn Post and four children, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Phillip Post and Caroline Netzer. Two step-daughters, Lesa Maloon and Cheri Hodson; Nine grand children and three step-grand children and a sister Lillian Turner.
Funeral services for Joe will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August 16, 2012 in Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to either the Ronald McDonald House 949 East Primrose Springfield, Missouri 65807 or the Boy Scouts of America 1616 East Eastgate Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65809
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Post
Klista Smith
August 22, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our condolences to all of the family. I worked with Joe through Stolz Advertising many years ago and found him to be a very sweet & thoughtful man who cared deeply for his family. He will be missed.
August 20, 2012
Was so sorry to hear about your Dad, Jennie and I were friends in school.
Cindy Hastings Niewald
Bruce and Erin Loveland
August 16, 2012
My husband and I both worked for Joe at the South Campbell location many years ago. It was a great first job and has brought us many years of great memories and friends. I still have many friends that I keep in touch with from the McDonalds family. Thanks to Joe for bringing the jobs to our town, and for the life experience it offered. Our condolences to the Post family, Carrie our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.
Vanessa Wilson
August 16, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I started my McDonald's career at his West Sunshine store where he always made us feel like family; I have many fond memories working for Joe. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Curtis & Sherry Baker
August 16, 2012
Mr. Post was one of the kindest, most considerate people we ever met. He always took the time to listen. We owe a great amount of gratitude to Mr. Post. May God bless all of his family and especially Mrs. Post. With Love and prayers, Curtis and Sherry Baker
Dina Wells
August 15, 2012
Mr. Post was a very special man. I knew him when he was active at Cox Medical Center and he was always interested not only in the medical center but all of the employees. He will be missed.
Joe and Lora Hills
August 15, 2012
With deepest sympathy for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chip McGeehan
August 15, 2012
In 1988 Joe gave me the opportunity to become a McDonald's Owner/Operator. Over the years we shared many great times in business, the Mens' Bears Games and our work in the community. We both were Eagle Scouts and reflect back on what Scouting had done for us and what we could in turn do for Scouting today.
You will be truly missed my friend, with love, Chip
Christine Vaughan
August 15, 2012
My first job was at a Post owned McDonalds! You will be missed mr. Post! Thank you for giving Myself and many 16 year old's their start in the work force.
Sharon Gaddy
August 15, 2012
I worked at Joe's E.Sunshine McDonalds. I remember his Dad coming in to get a burger patty for his dogs. We were to put it between two drink lids. Fun times. I also went to Hickory Hills with Jeff.
Bonnie Keller
August 14, 2012
Joe is and always will be one of the most significant influences in my life ... an employer, mentor and friend (that felt like family) for decades. Examples of his caring for others with special remembrances and thoughtful gestures number in the thousands and thousands, whether for family, friend or someone he just met -- not to mention the 8,000 families that have been helped at the Ronald McDonald House that he founded in Springfield, MO. He leaves behind a beautiful wife he adored each and every day, a family he loved and friends he treasured. How blessed we all are to have known him and learned so much from his example! With love to Joe and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donald Cupps
August 14, 2012
My wife and I moved to Southwest Missouri in 1981. Her father worked for McDonalds in Chicago. In 1983 she was injured in an automobile accident and was hospitalized in Springfield at Cox. On the 2nd day she was hospitalized, I went home for a few hours and when I came back, Mr. Post was sitting in her room, he had brought flowers and made it clear if we needed anything to call him. I never saw Mr . Post again, but I always remembered the kindness he showed to us, who he did not know.
August 14, 2012
I worked for Joe Post as an Assistant Manager for several years and have fond memories of his involvement with the managers during that time. He was a kind man and good to his employees. My sympathies to Carrie and all the Post family. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Edie Wedge Collins, Springfield, MO
Wilson Wheat
August 14, 2012
Our Mike, Steven, Chris, and Jim Wheat shared many good times with your four Posts. Thanks for the memories, Joe.
Love, Carolyn and Bill Wheat,
League City, Texas
Beth Stovall
August 14, 2012
I have very fond memories of times in Southern Hills, at horse shows and at home with Joe, Carrie and the wonderful Post family. He was a sweet loving kind and generous man. My sincere condolences go out to the family.
Love,
Stephany Jackson-Powell
August 14, 2012
Sorry to read of the passing of Mr. Post. I remember going with Carrie to McDonald's after school for years to grt the "family" discount! Great memories of a sweet man.
Nancy (Smith) Edson
August 14, 2012
Carrie and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm sure many of us in the area had our first job at one of Joe's restaurants.
Thinking of you,
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