In loving memory of

Joseph "Joe" Michael Louis
August 7, 1992 - May 24, 2014

Joseph Michael Louis, age 21, of Ames, Iowa died of an accidental fall on May 24, 2014. A gathering of friends and family will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2008 24th Street, Ames, Iowa. Followed with a 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, celebration of life service at First Evangelical Free Church.

Joe was born August 7, 1992 in Ames, Iowa the son of Patty Neubauer and Michael Louis. He attended Nevada Schools until his sophomore year when he transferred to Ames High School and graduated in 2011. Joe worked as a tow man with his dad at Mike Louis Body and Paint and other temporary employment opportunities. He was able to make the best out of any situation. He enjoyed drawing, carpentry, cooking, gardening and time on his Harley with Melissa. He loved his family and his two dogs Dozer and Sugar.

Joe left behind his fiancée Melissa Gillen and baby to be Maddison Renee Louis, his mother Patty Neubauer and step father, Kevin Bourke, his father Michael Louis and step mother, Jana Taylor, sister, Megan Louis, brother in law Shaun Strader and nephew Jadden Strader, step sisters, Mackenzie, Mollie and Anna Bourke, step brother, Travis Taylor and fiancée Courtney Yeazel, paternal grandfather, Joseph Louis and maternal grandmother, Mildred Pingle, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Joyce Louis, his maternal grandfather, Harold Neubauer, maternal step grandmother, Shirley Neubauer, and step grandfather, Robert Pingle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for Maddison Louis, Joe's unborn daughter.

On line condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Tributes

Deb Clute wrote on May 31, 2014:

"Patty, Mike,and Megan, I've just learned of Joey's passing and want to pass on my condolences from our entire family. He was always welcome in our home and he had great times with my boys when they were young and growing up together...lemonade stands,backyard carnivals,sledding,swimming,riding bikes...if only we could have kept them young! May God give you peace and comfort in this hard and difficult time through the memories and happy times with Joey. Please know that God loves you even at a time such as this. "

Richard and Ann Lem wrote on May 31, 2014:

"Mike and Family, I just heard of your loss today. I am so sorry for you. Our hearts go out to you in this sad time. May you find peace in time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."

Julie Goecke wrote on May 29, 2014:

"Patty, Mike and Megan. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Joe so well when he was in my pre-k class in Nevada. Joey was thoughtful and sweet. You and your family are in my prayers. "

Cheri Morrison and Family wrote on May 28, 2014:

"Joey was a wonderful young man and leaves behind good memories and baby girl to share those memories with. So sorry I couldnt be there to lend a comforting hand!! Thoughts and Prayers Peace and Love Cheri "

David and Tina Larson wrote on May 28, 2014:

"Expressing our deepest sympathy,"

K.D. & Julie Burkett wrote on May 27, 2014:

"Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. "

Amy Hovick wrote on May 26, 2014:

"I will never forget you Joey and you will be in my heart forever! "

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