Mr. Karban was a proud 60-year member of the Southern Illinois Carpenters Union. During his career, he built countless commercial and residential structures in many states that will outlast generations. Joe was a distinguished member of “The 76’ers”, a local group that raised money for local youth baseball.
Throughout his life, Joe had a passion and love for woodworking & furniture building. He selflessly shared these skills by passing them on to his son & building for others. He could create amazing pieces often with no more than a vague description of the desired finished product. Joe also had a love of classic cars and enjoyed restoring them with his son and their many friends. He was meticulous during all projects and took his role as self-appointed working foreman very seriously stopping by often, with his 4-legged side kick Brandy, for quality control and share his comradery. When Joe was not “supervising”, he enjoyed working on a great variety of projects with his friend Don. Joe enjoyed cooking and watching NASCAR with his devoted wife of 59 years, Rosemary. He truly valued the numerous bus tours, trips, and adventures they took over their many years of marriage.
Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Karban; his mother Otilla Ann Karban-Schneider,
nee Muskopf; brother Donald Karban and niece Dana Ann Karban.
Surviving are his wife, Rosemary Karban, nee Toth; his son Joseph N Karban (Debby); his nephew Jeff Karban; great niece Kloi Karban; sister-in-law Rosetta Karban and his lifelong, best friend Don Poirot.
A special heart felt THANK YOU to the many friends & Health Care Staff that helped in various, countless, invaluable ways as Joe's health deteriorated.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association, https://www2.heart.org/ or the Beagle Freedom Project, https://bfp.org/. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
Funeral: Services are in the care of Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. A memorial service to be held at a later date.
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