Mr. Joseph "Joe" Tilleman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph “Joe” T. Tilleman, 54, Green Bay died after a courageous battle with Cancer on Wednesday, April 04, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Joe was born on September 25, 1963 in Green Bay the son of the now late Chris and Mary Lou (Beerntsen) Tilleman. He attended Green Bay East High School and later graduated from La Follette High School in Madison. Joe was always a hard worker for growing up he would help his father before and after school loading and unloading trucks for the convent downtown. He kept this work ethic his entire life and was employed at MCC as well as at Redi-D-Mix Concrete as a concrete driver for a combined 25 years. For the past 7 years he was employed as a Machine Assembler at Campbell Wrapper. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and loved every opportunity to take advantage of enjoying his time outside, from fishing, deer hunting and even cooking on an open fire- he was always smiling. He had many wonderful attributes that made him who he was but among some of the most special was his love of helping people, his generosity and his caring nature. His smile and laugh could light up a room. Joe is survived by his fiancé Shelly and their special boy Caleb, along with 4 step daughters and 10 step grandchildren, his brothers and sisters Bonnie (Harlan) Buchanan, Kay Prechter, Jerry Tilleman, Mickey (Shirley) Tilleman, Richard (Diane) Tilleman, Roy (Debbie) Tilleman, Tony (Lisa) Tilleman, Kenny Tilleman, Tom Tilleman, Mary Ann Lampereur and her fiancé Joe and Cheryl Delwiche. He is further survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who loved their uncle Joe. He was preceded in death by a cherished brother-in-law John Prechter, a brother-in-law Troy Delwiche, one niece Jill Buchanan. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 9, 2018 at The Sepia Chapel 3562 Finger Road. A Time of Reflection will held at 7:00 P.M. The family wishes to thank Shelly, Tom and Lori for the loving, compassionate care for Joey. Also, a warm note of appreciation to Phillip for all that he did to make Uncle Joe comfortable. Your kindness meant so much to him and to all of us. Also, a special acknowledgement to Campbell Wrapper for their care, understanding and support during his illness. Even though Joey is no longer with us, his memory will always remain in our hearts. We love you Joey- yamp yamp!

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Tilleman

September 25, 1963 - April 4, 2018