Joseph "Joe" H. Stempien

Born December 12, 1959 to Joseph Raymond Stempien Jr and Grace Marie Krout.

Both parents and granddaughter Alexis Brianne Stempien proceeded him in death.

He married Patricia (Leland) Stempien on July 15, 2000. She survives him, as well as his daughter Sara (Chris) Murray of Ashley, IN, stepson Andrew (Holly) Simon of Pensacola, FL and son Harley Stempien of Fremont, IN. Grandchildren include Matthew Murray of Ashley, IN Dawson Murray of Ashley, IN LCpl Trevor (Skylar) of Jacksonville, NC, Marissa Murray of Ashley, IN, Ty Watkins of Union City, MI, Asyalynn Sheriff, Willian Sheriff and Phoenix Sheriff of Pensacola, FL.

Siblings include Mary (Ed) Messmer of Raytown, MO, Jennifer Stempien of Coldwater, MI and Lisa Stempien of Kansas City , MO.

Brother-in-Laws Michael (Sharon) Leland Fremont, IN, Larry (Arlena) Leland Angola, IN, Bryan (Robin) Leland Pleasant Lake, IN, Sister-in-Laws Pamela Bradley Homer, MI and Ladonna (Kevin) Robb Coldwater, MI.

He was employed by Awning and Sign Contractors where he was an Outside Sales Representative.

Joe enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Fat Boy, fishing, whenever he got the chance. Family was his deepest passion, but that passion also extended to his multiple other hobbies and activities. These included being a leader for Boy Scout Troop 186 in Fremont, The Legion Riders, Sons of The American Legion, his kid’s, and grandkids’ sports, Renfaires, the Moose, planning and cooking large meals for loved ones. Joe never knew a stranger and never turned down an opportunity to help others. He fully committed himself to any area that he was needed. Joe has touched countless lives; his love knew no bounds.

He will truly be missed throughout his community and beyond.

He has left a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana. Pastor Nick Stanton will officiate the service.

Burial will follow at Lester Cemetery, Quincy, Michigan.

Memorial donations in his memory may be directed in care of the family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the family.