Saturday, August 7, 2004 age 87 years. Beloved husband for 44 years of Ruth (nee Schwandt). Dear father of Maryanne (Dennis) Loppnow, Nancy (Arland) Meye, Joseph (Desiree) Sousha and Roseann (William) Dietrich. Step-father of Robert "Bob" and Dale Phillips and Susan (Roy) Ratcliff. Brother of Josie (Tom) Heaton. Further survived by 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home THUR 9-11 AM. Funeral Services at 11 AM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Joe was a retiree of Louis-Allis Co. and a faithful and active member of St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL