Age 60 of South St. Paul.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 19, 2017. Preceded in death by father, Lawrence. Survived by mother, Elizabeth; daughter, Monica (Greg) Horst; fiancé, Maureen Biedler; siblings, Larry (Peggy Rae), Peg (Leonard) Leutele, Rose (Marv) Krumrie, Barb (Steve) Bollum, Mary (Larry) Mustonen, Ann (Gary) Ablan & Bob; also step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Joe will be greatly missed. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday, May 24th, with a time of sharing beginning at 7 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.