Joseph Frederick Koberstein, III
November 27, 1947 - March 28, 2015
Obituary
Koberstein, Joseph Frederick III
MADISON–Joseph Frederick Koberstein III, age 67, was born to Joe and Olga Koberstein on Nov. 27, 1947, in Madison, Wis., and died on March 28, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare, after his battle with cancer. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps upon graduating from Madison East High School in 1965, and served bravely in Vietnam. Joe was an avid outdoorsman, and especially loved trout fishing, and turkey and deer hunting. His hunting buddies appropriately nicknamed him ‘Turkey Joe’, for which Joe was both grateful for the special recognition and amused by the humorous way his hunting buddies utilized the nickname. Along with his dedication to his professional career at Webcrafters, where Joe worked for 39 years, he enjoyed supporting the Green Bay Packers and cooking delicious, spicy meals for friends and family. After retirement, Joe volunteered his time at DreamBikes, which he praised throughout the final years of his life. Joe constantly expressed his love for his family, his dogs, and cycling, and would proudly talk about them to anyone willing to listen. Joe is survived by his children, Joe IV (Michelle), Laura (Miguel), Natalie, Anne and Elizabeth; his grandchildren, Joey V, Dakota and Sloan; his mother, Olga; his sister, Susanne (Fred); his girlfriend, Barb Klipp; and his good friend, Bill Furbish. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph F. Koberstein, Jr.; and his brother, Donald. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Visitation will held at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Sunday. Burial will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Dr., Monona, at 10 a.m., on Monday, April 13, 2015. We love you Joe, may you be peaceful, joyful and on your dream bike racing through the clouds. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sun Apr 12, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sun Apr 12, 2015 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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moira harrington
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We thought the world of Joe and feel lucky have known him. The wonderful family members he leaves are a true legacy. Moira and Brian.
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Carl welke
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We love and miss our buddy . The cabin won,t be the same without you Turk! All your buds
Kurt,carl,Pete,bob,Gary,john, Dave, jimmy kreitlow and paul.
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Jenna Klipp
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Love you, Joe. Thank you for everything you did for me while in Madison. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
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Chaplain Roger Boeker
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The fraternity of active, reserve and honorably discharged Marines and FMF Corpsmen mourn the loss of a brother Leatherneck. We hope to join the guard mount of Joseph Koberstein at the gates of Heaven – Four Lakes Detachment Marine Corps League.
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Barb Thompson
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Dear Barb and Joes family, We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Joe the few times we were with him . You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Ruby, Uncle Gil, Uncle Wes, Aunt Barb, Nancy and Derek and Craig.
JM
Jan Hanson McMullen
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My deepest sympathy to the Koberstein family in the loss of your son, and dad, grandpa. I met Joe through his Mom and Dad who worked at Webcrafter's . You are all in my thoughts and prayers . Your dad and grandpa was a great guy.
Jan Hanson McMullen