Age 83, of South St. Paul
Passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023. Survived by loving wife, Mary; daughter, Kathy Winter (Mike); grandchildren, Jake and Nicole; brothers, Julian (Louise) Winter, Peter (Laura) Winter, Mary Lee (Steve) Price, and Lee (Darcy) Winter; also, many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Tony Burger; parents; brothers Roman, Harold, DuWayne, Sylvester, and Eugene; sister Claudette; and nephews Tommy and Cole.
Joe had the personality and natural charisma to make friends wherever he went. Never at a loss for words, he enjoyed meeting with friends at local coffee shops and restaurants to reminisce about farm life and his years working at Flint Hills Resources (formerly Koch Refinery). He also enjoyed spending time with family at their cabin in Paynesville, as well as taking frequent road trips. Joe was active in the community, having volunteered for several years at the VFW Post 295 and other local charities.
Joe was a selfless man whose passing will leave an unfillable void in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever engrained in all he knew.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at United Hospital in St. Paul for their care and compassion over the last several months.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 am on Thursday, August 31, at the Church of Holy Trinity, 749 6th Ave. So., South St. Paul, with a visitation starting at 9:30 am. Luncheon to follow service.
Private burial at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in South St. Paul.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.