Joseph J. Koskey

Joseph J. Koskey was born to Eternal Life at the age of 86. Beloved husband and best friend of Margie for 60 years, dear father of Cynthia (Al) Koskey-Behn, and loving grandfather of Isabella Nagovan. He is further survived by his brother Elroy (Betty) and family. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Regina Koskey and his siblings Christine, Henrietta, and Beverly. Joe is also survived by brothers-in-law Wayne Wedde and Leroy Zingler, sisters-in-law Jeanette Krueger and Teckla Landowski, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Joe was born in the Town of Reid in Marathon County on September 19, 1933. He attended Wittenberg High School. On June 6, 1959, Joe married the love of his life Margie (nee Piotrowski). Joe settled in Milwaukee and was employed at A. George-Schultz Company. Joe retired after 43 years from RockTenn Corporation in Germantown. He served in the US Army from 1956-1958. He was an active member at the YMCA. His favorite pastime was fishing, and his fishing equipment was in the trunk at all times. He also enjoyed baseball with the Hatley Gang. He had many friends, enjoyed polka dancing, gambling, gardening, going on vacations, and playing sports. Special thanks and appreciation to all the physicians, nurses, and staff in Menomonee Falls and Milwaukee, especially to nurse Shelly Beyna for all the extra special care she gave Joe. God bless you! A private Memorial Mass will be held by the family.