Born in Youngstown, Ohio on 11-12-16 and died peacefully 10-09-08 in Novi, Michigan.

Proud Army Veteran of WW II.

Loving husband of the late Isabella.
Caring father of Joseph Jr. (Judy), the late Ellen Kramer (Richard), Janice Cash (Warner), the late Craig (Sandra), David (Lorraine), and Susan.
Dear grandfather of Joseph III (Sharon), Daniel (Cherry), Deborah Kapcia (Ken), Rick Kramer (Laura), James Gotts (Kelly), Lisa Basnec (Mike), Michael Kramer (Leah), Scott (Brianna), Bryan Gotts (Jenny), Sean Kramer (Brandy), Alec, Abigail Powers (Patrick), and great-grandfather to 21.

Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Arthur L. Spafford.


Visitation Friday 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. (Masonic Service 7:30 p.m.).

Interment Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076.