Vern Ray “Joe” Davis, age 84, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Friends may call at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Joe was born July 26, 1928 in Friendship, Wisconsin to Earl Clinton and Theresa (Gustafson) Davis. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1946 and then worked at the Adams Theater. Joe served in the Army from 1952 to 1954 as a combat medic during the Korean War. Upon his return to Wisconsin, Joe worked for Chicago NorthWestern Railroad until his retirement in 1990.
Joe enjoyed collecting coins and hats, watching sporting events his grandchildren participated in, taking drives, and was very active in the Village of Friendship.
Joe was a member of Friendship Fire Department (from 1965 – present); VFW Post #6279; and the Quincy Masonic Lodge.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Theresa Davis; brothers: Archie, Jack, and Bill; sisters: Dody, Ruthie, Lucille “Honey”, and Renee; and great-grandchild, Jonathan I. Williams Jr.
Survivors:
Son: Scott Davis of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Sue (Randy) Anderson of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Betty “Lolly” Peters of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Melinda (Skooter) Nicholls of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Christopher Anderson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tina (Jon Williams) Anderson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Dustin (Lindsey Kroening) Davis of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Nicholas Davis of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tyler Davis of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Matthew Davis of Adams, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Casey Nicholls of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Kyle Nicholls of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Dakota Anderson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Christian Ferge of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Kasondra Ferge of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
So sorry to learn of the passing of Joe. So many wonderful memories of him from my childhood. Seems like yesterday!! ((((HUGS)))) to you all.
Linda and Pat Larsen – Lauren and Nate .we are so very happy for the two of you! I knew it would happen .just didn’t know when! You are a terifirc couple and we wish you well and much happiness in the future. Much love and happiness in the years to come ..Linda and Pat Larsen!
So very sad to hear of Joes passing…..He was a very special person in my life when I needed someone to talk to and he always listened and gave me wonderful advice!! He was one of a kind and I will miss him dearly!!!
Sue and family; I’m sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Hold him close in your heart as he will alway’s be there. Again I’m sorry for your loss, hugs to you and your’s. Wendy and Steve.
Scott, Sue and Family members;
I will always remember Joe from SkyLine. A lot of fun and laughter with Alex & Evelyn Ginter, Joe and the “Skyline group”- those were the days! Thank goodness for fond memories . I will miss Joe’s laughter and his kindness but I know he is with our dear Lord and at peace. You all have my prayers and deepest sympathy and may time ease your pain. Sorry I missed the funeral, down in Texas with my new grandson.
Scott and boys,
So sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. Deepest sympathy.
Sue and Scott, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
our grandpa/dad/brother will always be missed by us and will always be loved , my great grandpa joe was a very special man and we all have wonderful memories of him, I hope he knows I loved doing stuff with him, examples- coins & village hall flowers I am here for the hole family if you need to talk.
Scott, Sue and family,
Very sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you all, Mike in Germany
Scott, Sue & families,
Our deepest sympathies – sorry missed the funeral. We will keep you in our prayers for peace. He was a good good man and leaves a legacy of kindness and giving.
We were Joe’s next door neighbors. He was the best neighbor one could ever hope for. We miss him.
Scott, Sue & families-We are so sorry for not only your loss but a great loss to the Village. Know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers. We sure have some fond memories of Joe…mostly with the Friendship Fire Dept. The one I remember most is sitting with him in the fire truck @ the demo @ the fair. Nick knows the story, I’ve told it to him probably more times than he cares to remember. Again Joe will be deeply missed & in time you’ll be able to smile with tears of joy, not sorrow.
Scott and Sue, Sorry to hear of your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace.
Sue, Scott and entire family,
Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. We only learned of his illness the Wednesday before he passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, i’m sure the angels have a wonderful place for him in heaven.
Scott, Sue and families,
I’m so sorry for your loss, you’re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Joe will be missed greatly!!
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed greatly, he was such a kind man. You’re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We will miss seeing Joe out for a Friday night fish fry accompanied with his grandson Matt and later seeing them enjoying a game of pool. In a humorous fashion Joe would like to remind me about contributing to his railroad retirement by my current employment for the railroad. We will miss Joe’s canny one liners which would first make you think and later laugh 😉
Our sincere sympathy goes out to all of you in Joe’s family.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thought are with all of you.
Scott and Sue,
Sorry for your loss of your father. My deepest sympathy to your whole family.
Scott and Sue
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Friendship won’t be the same without Joe there to keep an eye on things. Very sorry for your loss.
Scott and family, so sorry to hear of your father’s/grandfathers passing! Although we did know him personally, we are sure he was a kind man (as is his son). Take care during this time, and hold your family close! May wonderful memories help during this difficult time.
Scott and family,
We are very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Keep the memories close in your heart to help in with the struggle.
So sorry for your loss our prayers to his family
Scott,and boys sorry for your loss.
Sorry for the loss of your dad, was a very good friend of Ken & I for many years.
Sincere condolences to the family..He was a friend to all who knew him..His interest and efforts in local
government will continue to be a part of his efforts and interest in the community.
sorry to hear of his passing
Sending sympathy to you on the loss of your dad and grandpa.
Scott, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe always had a smile on his face and he sure loved his grandkids. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mindy and Casey, so sorry to hear of your loss. You now have your own special Christmas angel to watch over you. If there is anything I can do for you, let me know.
Scott, Sue and families;
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Joe was a wonderful man that touched the life of everyone lucky enough to meet him. He will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. Know that he was proud of each and everyone of you…you made his life complete. All of our love and prayers during this difficult time.
Joe was a wonderful man. He will truly be missed by so many. Sending love and prayers to all the family. God bless.
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a wonderful man, full of life. He will be truly missed. Prayers to you all during this most difficult time.
Scott & Sue,
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Chuck & Alice
Thoughts and prayers are with you and
your family in this time of need let us know if
u neex anything ok?
Dawn & Charlie
Joe was family member at Friendhip Bar and Bowl. He was a welcome sight everyday and a wealth of information. Over the years
he has shown us so much history of the town. He will be greatly missed. We will look at the clock each day around noon and know his looking down from heaven. Our deepest sympathy to his family. He wa a wonderful man.
Tina, I am sorry on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
To Joe’s family: I’m so sorry to hear that Joe is no longer with us. He was always so kind to me and we had many interesting talks. I always looked forward to visiting with him and we always had a laugh. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Scott and Sue, We send our love.
Sue and Scott,
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers!
I’d like to extend my Deepest Sympathy to all of Joe’s family. I worked with Joe for several years on a CNW Railroad travelling signal gang, so I got to know him very well. Even though my work on the railroad made it necessary for me to move away, I still ran into Joe now and then when I came back to the Adams area, and always enjoyed visiting with him and catching up on the local news. He was a nice guy and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely, Louis Wilson – Taylor,Wi.
Scott and Sue, my deepest sympathy. He will always be remember in our family as grandpa Joe. I will miss seeing him at the post office and at the bowling alley on friday nights.
Sue and Scott and families, your dad was a fixture in our family for so many years, many a Sunday morning, he had words of wisdom, usually how bad I looked after a late Saturday nite!! Now he and Dad are sharing that again!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe’s entire family. I know how much he loved you all. I believe his favorite pastime was helping people and I know he always did everything he could to help the Village. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
Joe was the designated Taekwondo Grandpa… he was a wonderful man! He always had a kind word and a smile for anyone he met. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
I had some good times with Joe-(Main Street Station-years ago) had alot of laughes together. Am praying for comfort and peace for Joes’ Family.
Scott and Sue,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. We are thinking of you at this time.
Sue and families my deepest sympathy goes out to you. I had many long talks with Joe. Joe was a very good friend to me.
Scott and Sue and families: Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
We are so sorry on your loss. as you hold each other close remember Joe. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
To the Joe Davis Family, We are sorry to hear of Joe’s passing I worked on the C&NW railroad with him for many years and went to AF High school with him, he was a few years ahead of me in school. He was a good friend over the years. You have our sincere condolences.