Joe was born on May 18, 1936 in Minot, North Dakota to Joseph and Lucille (Taylor) Senger. He graduated from St. Leo’s High School in 1954. While attending Minot State Teacher’s College, he met Shirley Bischoff. In 1958, he moved to Washington State to work for Boeing. He and Shirley married on July 30, 1959. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He liked to golf, dance, spend time with the Knights of Columbus brothers, and participate in activities at the VFW. He leaves behind his loving wife Shirley, daughter Susan Bustetter, son-in-law Kerry, and grandkids Kameron and Sophie, daughter Mary Tollefson and granddaughter Brianna, sister Joan Hugo, brother-in-law Jim Hugo, brother-in-law Richard Bischoff, sister-in-law Dee Dee Bischoff, aunt Terry Hilberg, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association in Joe’s name.