s country in the United States Navy. Upon his honorable discharge the family moved to Fort Dodge. Joe was employed from 1999 to 2019 at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility in food service. He enjoyed watching reruns especially the Andy Griffith Show and M.A.S.H. Joe would also come along with Cris while she learned line dancing. Whenever he said "lets go for a ride" Cris knew they were going to the casino for a little fun. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.