Joseph Juneau,

IRON MOUNTAIN - Joseph Edward Juneau Sr., 68, of Iron Mountain, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 20, 1940, in Escanaba, the son of the late Fred and Bernice (LaComb) Juneau. Joe married Evelyn Mohn on May 4, 1968, at St. Anne's Chapel in Escanaba. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50. Joe was a member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He was proud to be truck driver and was employed as a mail driver with Michaletz Trucking and then L.R. Vincent Trucking Joe was a person who loved his family, especially his grandson, Tristan. He enjoyed his many trips to Mackinaw City and Missouri to visit his family. He was well liked by everyone and was a very hard worker. If Joe couldn't figure something out or need extra help, his favorite expression was "Call Bob" or his "buddy" Ken. He will be greatly missed by all. In 1999, Joe was given a new heart through the Gift of Life. Thanks to the generosity of the donor, he was able to see his son get married and enjoy the first two years of his grandson Tristan's life. Most importantly, Tristan got to know his grandpa. With the help and love of some volunteers, Joe was able to have a new handicapped ramp and entry door added to his trailer. This gave him more independence and allowed him to enjoy life more, giving him many happy smiles and moments in the last few months. Joe is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn; his son Joe (Melissa) Juneau Jr.; three grandchildren, Tristan Storm Juneau, Tylor Joe McCaully and Natasha Marie Juneau; two brothers, Robert (Gert) Juneau of Gladstone, Fred (Betty) Juneau of Cedar River; three sisters, Shirley Grenier of Escanaba, Joyce (Bill) Jones of Gladstone, and Mary Juneau of Minnesota and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his very special friends Bob (Lori) Massicotte and Ken (Paula) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jasmine Aurora Juneau. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Tondin-Ross and Freeman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Joseph E. Juneau, Sr. online at www.tondinfuneralhome.com The family has entrusted the Tondin-Ross and Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Joseph Juneau,

January 27, 2009