Joe retired from Sisco, Corp., Nashville, Illinois, in 1996; after being employed in the corregated box industry for 46 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Muriel, nee Stinnett, Tucker, two sisters, Beverly Meador and Martha Bunch; and a son-in-law, Duane Loepker.
Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Jane Tucker, nee Lawrey; his children, Virginia (Wayne) Reed, John L. Tucker, Judith L. Loepker, and Jeffrey M. (Rita) Tucker; 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to the National Heart and Lung Institute Foundation. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.
All services are being held privately with Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Interment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
