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John JOSEPH Obituary

Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa and Brother Died January 31, 2022 age 73, res. White Bear Lake, MN. Survived by wife Diane Joseph, of 45 years; sons Hans (Marcelina) Joseph and Matthew (Kaitlin) Joseph; grandchildren James Joseph, Nicole Joseph, Amelia Joseph, Isabella Joseph and Vivian Joseph; sister Ruth (Russ) Kinney; nieces Susan (Trygve) Olsen, Michelle (Andrew) Reinink and Nina Paasche; great nephews Linus Olsen, Jacob Reinick and Benjamin Reinick; mother-in-law Esther Fjeld; sister-in-law Bonnie (Stein) Paasche. Preceded in death by parents Harold and Esther Joseph. Visitation Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, 5 to 7 PM Holcomb Henry Boom Purcell Funeral Home, 515 Hwy 96, Shoreview, Funeral service Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, 11:00 AM St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi, visitation 1 hour prior. Service will be livestreamed https://control.resi.io/webplayer/video.html?id=ea98a04e-f2ba-46f5-a03c-8fa1b2c7e003 Interment with Honors Wednesday, Feb. 9, 9:45AM Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials Preferred. John and his friendliness, warm demeanor and caring heart will be greatly missed, but his legacy continues with his beloved family, friends, and those who knew him.


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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 6, 2022.

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Jason Thone

February 8, 2022

To Mr. Joseph's family and friends I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and had such a huge sense of humor. My memory of him was when my family and I ran into him at Valley Fair and he rode Thunder Mountain with us. When we got to the waterfall thing towards the end he unbuckled his seatbelt and got up to avoid getting drenched. That is my favorite memory of him. May he Rest in Peace in the arms of Jesus as he watches over us and smiles.

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Sandi Geis

February 6, 2022

Dear Diane and Family,

There are no words to describe the impact of John's loss. Our Lord is embracing you and your sons. John was such a warm and compassionate person with the greatest sense of humor, especially at weddings with his cousin, my husband Harold. Now his greatest joy is seeing God and singing his favorite hymns like "Yahweh I know you are near" and "Taste and see the goodness of the Lord."

When your family cries, Jesus cries with you as he lived on this Earth as man. John has seen the streets of heavenly gold. God knew he would see John from the beginning of time. Our Lord loves all of us.

It was so wonderful talking with you the other day. Call me anytime you want to talk. I truly understand your grief.

Love, Sandi Geis.

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Feb

7

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

Feb

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrews Lutheran Church

900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi, MN

Feb

8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Andrews Lutheran Church

900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi, MN

Feb

9

Interment

9:45 a.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

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Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

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