Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 2/19/2012. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, active member/Adjunct of VFW Post 1171, past Boy Scout Leader. Joe was a retired Real Estate Appraiser for the State of MN. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and currently a member of Presentation of the BVM. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary; children, Nancy (Mark) Ness, Larry Auge; other relatives and dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Saturday, 2/25/12, at Presentation of the BVM, 1725 Kennard St, Maplewood. Visitation 5-8PM Friday at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St Paul and 1 hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment at St John Cemetery in Little Canada.