"I'm so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a great guy. He could always make you laugh . He could change your mood from bad to good just by a joke. He will truely be missed and never forgotten. Ashlee HingtgenMaquoketa Care Center"
In loving memory of
Joe Puetz
November 15, 1922 - November 3, 2007
Joe Puetz age 84 of Maquoketa Iowa and formerly of Baldwin Iowa died on Saturday morning November 32007.0 at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa Iowa.
Joint celebration of life services will be held with his wife Ann at 11 A.M. Friday November 92007.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday November 62007.0 from the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa Iowa. Burial will be in the Canton Iowa Cemetery. Ann died on November 6 2007 at the age of 77.
Joe Puetz was born on November 15 1922 in Hillsbro North Dakota to Peter Puetz and Mary Elizabeth (Warborg) Puetz. He married Gloria Ann Bickford on July 25 1951 at St. Peter's Catholic Church at Temple Hill Iowa.
Joe had first worked for Clinton Engines in Maquoketa as an inspector. He then worked for Earles Construction and had farmed in several areas of Jackson County for many years retiring to Baldwin in 1986.
Joe enjoyed the outdoors and doing woodworking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved driving his John Deere tractors. He was known by his family for having a great sense of humor and someone who joked with them right up until the end.
Joe is survived by: his wife- Ann Puetz of Maquoketa IA; children- Cecilia (Don) Hepker of Maquoketa IA Jo Ellen (Chris) Stender of Bernard IA & Chuck (Alice) Puetz of Monmouth IA; 7 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren; a sister- Frances Deppe of Edgewood IA; sisters-in-law- Theresa Puetz of Earlville IA & Nelda Bailey of Tucson AZ; & brothers-in-law- Jim Bickford of Maquoketa IA & Gerry Bickford of Tucson AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents 4 sisters & 3 brothers.
A Joe Puetz Memorial Fund has been established.
Tributes
"Ann Cecelia JoEllen Chuck and familiesI am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I can remember going to your house as a child and he was always smiling. It didn't matter where you saw him he always had somehting to say. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that he is now in peace. The brightest shining star in the sky is him looking down and guiding you through this time of sorrow. Take care and God bless all of you. Juliee and Bob Yarolem"
"I am so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was a very special man. His sense of humor was outstanding even with all the difficulties he faced at times. My heart goes out to Gloria and all his family. The world will be a little less brighter without him but I do believe he will be watching over all of you now with a smile on his face."
"Joe made a strong impression on me the first time I met him simply because how tall he was. Joe like his wife Ann always made me feel comfortable to be in his presence. Joe had a great laugh and always had some good or funny stories to share with the guys.Joe will be missed."
"my parents are very saddened about Joe's passing. they became friends just this last few years. my dad is on dialysis at the Jackson Co Hospital too. Joe is very special to them both. They want to give Ann & all the family there heartfelt sympathy at his time of sorrow. Be encouaged that God is a Good Heavenly Father."
"Dear Aunt Ann Cecelia Jo Ellen Chuck;We send our sincerest and deepest thoughts to all of you.I am just so pleased and thrilled to have seen Uncle Joe and Aunt Ann at the Puetz Family Reunion this year. And yes Uncle Joe had his sense of humor with him that day also. What a great husband and dad he must have beenand those great memories are not gone they last forever.He is now at peace at home with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Janet Cook & husband Randy Burkhalter"
"Our prayers are with you. Love Grandma"