Joseph Edward Delfosse
December 28, 1940 - January 28, 2014
Obituary
Joseph Edward Delfosse of Poynette, WI entered into eternal rest on Tuesday January 28 at Meriter Hospital in Madison WI.
He was born on December 28, 1940 in Madison, WI; much of his life was spent on Lake Wisconsin and the surrounding land. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Knuteson in 1960.
Joe was the proud father of Tony (Cheryl), of De Forest WI, and Brian (Jodi) of Milwaukee WI. He was the Number One Fan of his grandsons, Cory (24), Casey (21) and Christian (11).
Joe is further survived by his siblings: Nancy (Marvin) Jellings, Tom (Karen), Pat (Norman) Waugh, Shirley Kaye, Jim (Liane), and Bill (Gail). Joe was preceded in death by his father Edward and mother Ada Delfosse (Lischeske).
With a large extended family, Joe enjoyed his many nieces and nephews. He was a friend to many in the Poynette and Lake Wisconsin areas, including the many friends at Oscar Mayer and the United Food and Commercial Worker’s Union where he worked for over 38 years.
A Celebration of Joe’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at DEKORRA LUTHERAN CHURCH, N3099 SMITH ROAD, POYNETTE. Burial will be held at Dekorra Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the church and also on Saturday from 10 am until the time of the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Hamre Gunderson
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main Street, Lodi
(608)592-3201
Events
Visitation
Fri Jan 31, 2014 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Dekorra Lutheran Church • N3099 Smith Rd., HWY CS, Poynette, WI 53955
Visitation
Sat Feb 1, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Dekorra Lutheran Church • N3099 Smith Rd., HWY CS, Poynette, WI 53955
Service
Sat Feb 1, 2014 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Dekorra Lutheran Church • N3099 Smith Rd., HWY CS, Poynette, WI 53955
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Memories
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Judie
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I had the privilege to work with Joe at Oscar Mayers...I enjoyed many laughs and tears with Joe...when my husband passed he helped me get family leave as he could see I was hurting and needed to b home...I am saddened to hear of his passing. he was a GREAT guy.
JB
Jon Bll
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Me & My Buddies will Miss Joe Very Much. He was a great man and we enojoyed many stories and laughs with him.
Jonny Ball
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Dave Lampkins
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Nancy, Tony & Brian, I'm so sorry for your loss... Dave Lampkins
RM
Rose Anne McNicol
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Aunt Nancy, Tony & Chery, Brian & Jodi,
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather & uncle. We are truly blessed to have so many wonderful memories of Uncle Joe. He will be deeply missed... We are here for you all.
May your gardens be as beautiful in heaven as they were here on earth Uncle Joe!
All our love,
Rose Anne & Randy
LM
Lisa Mender-Prahl
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My sympathies go out to the Delfosse family. To Brian, Tony and Cheryl...it's been a long time since I've seen you, but I hold your friendships dear in my heart. We had a lot of fun together! Your dad was a great guy!!
SP
Scott Peliska
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Dear Brian; Jodi and Christian:
Our deepest sympathies to you and all of your family for the loss of your father/grandfather. Cherish the good memories while letting the sad fade away Another angel to watch over you all...
All of your friends at Grimstad.