He married Jean Keetle from 
                                  Lincoln, NE. in 1946
                                They settled on a farm in Sigel, 
                                  IL. 
                                The 
                                  have one son and three daughters, nine grandchildren 
                                  and eight great grandchildren. 
                                They have retired to the village 
                                  of Sigel and spent part of the year in Florida 
                                  with their son Don. 
                                Joe died 29 February 2004; He 
                                  was laid to rest at St. Michael's Cemetery, 
                                  Sigel, IL.