Joseph A. Stommel, age 68, of Juneau, died on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Watertown Regional Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Joseph Anthony Stommel was born on May 8, 1946 in Hustisford, Wisconsin to Gerhardt and Dorthy (Sholtes) Stommel. On June 20, 1964 he was united in marriage with Karen Kominska at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Horicon. He worked as a mason superintendent, building numerous structures in Wisconsin for Permanent. Later, Joe owned and operated a dairy farm in Horicon and also was a machinist at Strohwig, retiring in 2011. He enjoyed wood working and built his own smoker. Joe could often be found smoking meats and fish for everyone to enjoy.
Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Karen of Juneau; son, Joseph (Nancy) Stommel, Jr. of Juneau; grandsons, Joseph (Rachel) Stommel, III of Watertown, and Cody Stommel of Juneau; great grandson, Jacob; sister, Marion Persha of Hustisford; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
If desired, memorials in Joseph A. Stommel’s name may be made to the American Heart Association.
The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is caring for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.KoepsellFH.com
