I thought of your family as you gathered to say goodbye to Joe today. I met and knew Joe through Moose Lake United Methodist Church and Lake State Credit Union when I moved to Moose Lake nine years ago.  He always added a smile and a few humorous comments whether he was a Sunday morning greeter or a volunteer at one of the credit union's meetings or community events. Also, my aunt Ethel Gustafson Peterson was a classmate of Pat's at Proctor which I hadn't known before moving here.  The world is filled with amazing connections! Caring people are linked in amazing ways!  Our thoughts and prayers are with you through your sadness.

Joe was good neighbor and friend who would always know the latest neighborhood news and loved to play jokes. Just a GOOD guy, miss you.

Well, Joe and I had a unique experience that kept him laughing. Under stressful circumstances, I drove Joe to Wal-Mart just north of Moose Lake, to do some shopping and then he treated me to Wendy's. So we placed the order, paid at the first window and I drove right passed the second window.  Joe asked me to me to stop and calmly asked if we weren't going to pick up the food at the window. Well, he said I can see you're a blonde. We laughed the whole way back and for quite some time after that. Joe your laughter was contagious. Life for siblings, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids won't be the same.

Thinking of you in your time of loss. Joe was a great guy and longtime friend, we had great times together.

We missed you as soon as you moved away Joe! You were a wonderful neighbor and many a day we could hear your laughter echoing through the tall pines across the street...no doubt sharing a story with other neighbors or friends passing by on foot or in a car. People would stop their cars right in the road just to talk to you for a while! Thank you too for the kindness and respect you showed our son as he grew up and learned from you what a neighbor should be like.  Our condolences to your family.  Steve, Shari and Frankie White (Sturgeon Lake, MN)

Joe, was a great guy , always had a smile and a BIG HUG for you, You will be miss Joe.. RIP my friend

Joe was such a kind and caring man. He always greeted us with a big smile. Joe and Pat were good friends with my parents Bud and Norma Kirk. They attended the Methodist Church together.  Joe and Pat were our neighbors  when we lived out by the golf course. Our sympathy to his family.

Joe was such a friendly guy - always enjoyed his smile and wave whenever I passed him on the road.  He will be missed by many.

Joe was a good neighbor and friend. He will be missed.
Rest In Peace.

Love you Dad! Miss you already. Say hi to Mom and Pat for me. I'll carry on for you down here.
Your boy, your number one.

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Joseph Herman Harper

May 6, 1935 – September 8, 2014

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