Joe Harrison

August 6, 1947 - August 6, 2012

Joe A. Harrison, 65, Green Bay passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 06, 2012 with his family by his side. Joe was born on August 6, 1947 in Sheboygan the son of the now late Joseph and Barbara (Fritz) Harrison. He attended Waldo Grade School and was a graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School with the class of 1965. Joe pursued his education with a B.A. Degree in Economics from U.W. Madison in 1971. On September 23, 1972 he married the former Etta Mae Lindekugel at United Methodist Church in Cascade. Joe was employed as a Production Manager at J.L. French Company for 29 years until his retirement. He was one of the original founders of the Cascade First Responders. Joe was also very active as The Village Trustee for Cascade for over 20 years and was a lifelong member of the Ridge Runners Sportsman Club. Joe is survived by his loving wife Etta Mae, 3 children, Joseph Harrison, Amy (Ron) Powell, Jennifer (Dave) Watson, 6 grandchildren, Samuel, Ashley, Jameson, Alyssa, Leo and Alexis, 3 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law, 3 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at New Hope United Methodist Church 1950 Dickinson Road, De Pere. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mike Herdt officiating. The family would like to offer a warm note of appreciation to Dr. H. Marshall Matthews and his entire staff for all of their loving care and concern. Also, a special acknowledgement to Unity Hospice for all of their support and assistance in helping keep Joe at home during his last days. In honor of Joe’s Legacy a Memorial Fund has been established in his name.